Global Supply Manager - GSM Data Center Construction

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA • 7h ago

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200632328-3956

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The Global Supply Manager (GSM) is Apple's representative in strategic planning, negotiating, drafting, administering, and managing the full range of commercial and development contracts including documentation / execution associated with Data Center Construction and Equipment projects throughout Apple's Global Owned and Operated Data Centers. They will support the category strategy, supplier identification, supplier selection, construction activities and cost management, including change orders. This GSM will work closely with Places management and executive level client groups, consultants and suppliers as well as internal Finance, Risk and Legal Departments resulting in strategic supplier relationships that achieve cost-effective, timely, and efficient procurement decisions to ensure support of Places overall business plan objectives.

Description

Sourcing and vetting qualified consultant, contractor and subcontractor candidates

Effective utilization of RFI (Request for Information), RFP (Request for Proposal), and RFQ (Request for Quote) techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers to ensure competitive market advantage. GSM shall direct and implement supplier-sourcing strategies to ensure high quality, on time delivery and cost competitiveness

Supplier cost control and documentation across different construction disciplines and equipment @types

Manage and report on contract use, status, value, risk

Partnering with the internal business client in defining scope, schedule, budget

Excellent technical, organizational and communication skills, and documented experience in procurement for mid to large scale construction projects

Ability to create strategic category plan optimizing both spend and timing while contemplating lead times and other potential impacts

Understanding of basic accounting principles and excellent spreadsheet and math skills

Ability to implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems in order to leverage spend and reduce costs

Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult contract negotiations, exceptionally tight deadlines and client expectations

Strong negotiation experience, knowledge of standard procurement practices, knowledge of contracts, diplomacy, and strong ability to work cross-functionally and lead project teams

Comprensive knowledge of the General Contractor, Sub-Contractor engagements along with labor and equipment drivers

Ability to lead all aspects of supplier negotiations, including contract terms, pricing, and performance management

Ability to produce deliverables which consistently aid in:

Effective decision making

Maximized buying power

Enhanced communications

Increased supplier accountability

Understanding of marketplace

Securing management support for project scopes, budgets and goals

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS degree plus 5-10 years experience or MA/MS/MBA degree plus 5-7 years experience, or equivalent.

Contract negotiation experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree or MBA preferred

Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Superb communication and interpersonal skills

Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projects

Ability to operate independently and lead without authority

Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% information

Experience in supplier management and operations

Ability to identify and solve complex supply chain issues

Demonstrated experience in driving autonomous decisions

Presenting and leading Executive communications

End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plus

Direct experience in long-term capacity planning a plus

Candidates must maintain a working knowledge of standards, codes, and regulations pertaining to the construction of facilities, knowledge of architectural documentation including shop drawings, construction scheduling and the overall construction process.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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