EMPLOYER: APPLE INC

JOB TITLE: Strategic Sourcing Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: APPLE INC has the following available for Strategic Sourcing Manager (REQ# 200664682) in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Develop sourcing strategy and optimize supply chain performance for Capital Equipment. Develop a multifaceted understanding of the Capex commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging forces. Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic procurement deals. Provide overall program management support and supply to ongoing development of processes, templates, issue procedures, and reporting. Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team across China and India. Manage and support new product ramps and supplier qualifications by working closely with engineering and technical operations teams. Optimize global supply chain performance through cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking industry best practices to develop robust cost models for securing sustainable long-term deals for Apple. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs, reverse logistics, and market intelligence, and apply this knowledge to influence Apple's future product roadmap and sourcing decisions. Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier power within commodity market and leverage competitive dynamics to Apple's advantage. Understand the tradeoffs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Apple's performance criteria and secure long term supply continuity. Rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to proactively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy such as influencing design or supplier selection decisions for next generation of products. International travel required up to 30%.

APPLY: Submit resume online at https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200664682.

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 $154,647 - $193,800/yr. 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

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 EOE. AA-Disability/Vets

Posted: 06/08/2026