EMEA Global Sourcing & Supply Manager
As a Global Sourcing \& Supply Manager (GSSM), you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing innovative strategies that help to connect Apple products to our customers.
Description
We are seeking an experienced Repair Center \& Manufacturing procurement specialist with deep knowledge of outsourced operations, commercial impacts, and the ability to drive strategic supplier relationships across EMEIA .","responsibilities":"Deep knowledge of the key cost drivers within an outsourced Repair Center operation and the commercial impacts of economic and competitor landscape
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts for competitive pricing and favourable terms
Analyse market intelligence to develop and build logistics commodity and industry knowledge to support and influence long term strategy
Collaborate with internal teams to understand operational requirements and to develop strategies to meet them
The ability to rapidly synthesise and communicate findings to senior leaders
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and best practices in all procurement activities
Should cost developed for every negotiation
Responsible for the qualification, selection and contracting of RC and Manufacturing Services that support EMEIA operations
Activity based pricing management
Responsible for negotiating supplier contracts and pricing templates
Responsible to review all business documents being sent to suppliers in RFP’s, RFI’s Statement of work (SOW) Master Agreements (MSAs) and formal communications
Ensure all contracts and pricing are agreed before awarding and onboarding of the business
Point of escalation when there are impacts to commercial and contractual agreements with the suppliers
All rates to be negotiated prior to expiry of existing rates, thereby ensuring continuity of service and pricing
All projects to be updated weekly in project management system
Conducts Quarterly Business Reviews with suppliers and making sure all actions from the QBR’s have DRIs and timelines for completion
Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives with suppliers
Adhoc Projects as required from within the GSSM team.
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BS \+ 3 years of experience in Repair Center or Manufacturing procurement
Masters degree or MBA a plus
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated track record of working cross functionally in a fast paced environment with competing priorities
Extensive contract negotiation experience
Minimum Qualifications
Previous vendor management
Previous commercial experience
Strong negotiation skills
Advanced Excel, Numbers and Keynote skillset
Ability to present to different levels of management
Strong understanding of supply chain impacts
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