About the role

AI summarised

As a World-Wide Logistics Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and spend management of Apple’s APAC Distribution Centre/Repair Centre Supplier sites, overseeing forward, reverse, and repair logistics services. This role requires strong negotiation skills, finance acumen, and the ability to drive cost-effective processes in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

TechnologyOnsiteOperations and Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

Negotiate supplier contracts and rates for logistics services.
Serve as the escalation point for commercial and contractual impacts with suppliers.
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers, ensuring action items have DRIs and timelines.
Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives with suppliers as part of the global team.
Manage weekly reporting, including deals/contracts updates, supplier spend analysis, and upkeep of supplier rate cards.

Requirements

Proven vendor management experience.
Demonstrated commercial negotiation experience.
Contract management experience to draft, review, and assess terms and conditions.
Ability to hold parties accountable regarding contractual agreements.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Numbers, and Keynote.
Clear communication style suitable for working with suppliers, internal customers, and executive management.