Global Supply Manager – GSM Data Center Construction

The Global Supply Manager (GSM) at Apple is responsible for strategic planning, negotiating, drafting, administering, and managing commercial and development contracts related to Data Center Construction and Equipment projects globally. This role involves supporting category strategy, supplier identification and selection, construction activities, and cost management, including change orders. The GSM will collaborate with Places management, client groups, consultants, suppliers, and internal departments like Finance, Risk, and Legal to establish strategic supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and efficient procurement decisions aligned with Apple's business objectives.

Must Have

• Sourcing and vetting qualified consultant, contractor and subcontractor candidates
• Effective utilization of RFI, RFP, and RFQ techniques to identify, select, and engage with suppliers
• 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
• Documented experience in procurement for mid to large scale construction projects
• Ability to create strategic category plan optimizing both spend and timing
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and excellent spreadsheet and math skills
• Ability to implement proactive procurement philosophies, strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult contract negotiations
• Strong negotiation experience, knowledge of standard procurement practices, knowledge of contracts, diplomacy
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally and lead project teams
• Comprehensive 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
• BA/BS degree plus 5-10 years experience or MA/MS/MBA degree plus 5-7 years experience
• Contract negotiation experience required

Good to Have

• 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
• Direct experience in long-term capacity planning
• 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

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition, for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Eligible for relocation
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.

• 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
• Comprehensive 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

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

• 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.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $157,200 and $236,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.