Global Sourcing and Supply Manager (GSSM), Japan

Minato Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, creative ideas have a way of becoming wonderful products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it!

Description

The Global Sourcing and Supply Manager acts as a key interface among Worldwide Operations Team, strategic suppliers and contract manufacturers, APO GSSM is responsible for managing strategic and tactical initiatives of the Apple supply chain. This role will focus on a specific commodity and will play a critical role in the overall success of the Apple Operation.

Minimum Qualifications

BS/BA degree
English and Japanese fluency is required

Preferred Qualifications

Operations/supply chain management or commodity management experience is a plus
Quick learner
Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver strategic business initiatives
Outstanding analytical capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment - individually and as a member of a team
Ability to handle different and competing priorities
High level of personal and professional integrity
Strong work ethic with a high degree of flexibility
Familiar with Python/Tableau, data analysis etc. is a plus
Travel: Frequent travel might be required during some parts of the year, depending on the commodities
Mandarin fluency is a plus
MBA is a plus but not required

About this role

Summary

Manage strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives for Apple in Japan.

Job title

Global Sourcing and Supply Manager (GSSM), Japan

Experience level

null

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Minato, Japan; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EnglishJapanesesupply chain managementdata analysis

Preferred skills

PythonTableauoperations managementcommodity managementfluency in Mandarin

Specializations

sourcingsupply chaincommodity managementdata analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Work arrangement unknown City