Supplier Readiness and Development (SRD) Business Engagement Program Manager (BE PM) - Environment & Supply Chain Innovation (ESCI)

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 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! The ESCI Supplier Readiness and Development (SRD) Business Engagement Program Manager (BE PM) is responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and measurement of our suppliers’ performance relative to ESCI goals and Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC). The BE PM’s responsibilities also include supplier performance management, commodity review leadership, risk mitigation, partner training, and data integrity management, all while applying creative solutions to drive higher engagement from internal and external stakeholders. The BE PM work will with the Supplier Readiness and Development Business Engagement Manager as part of the team responsible for contributing to Apple's Environmental and Supply Chain.

Description

Program & Project Management:
- Collect, maintain, analyze and present data relevant to ESCI performance of Apple suppliers
- Analyze and present SRD risk assessments for suppliers from product development through ramp (i.e., Supplier Plan of Record reviews)
- Drive actions to improve supplier’s performance relative to ESCI goals
- Partner with ESCI Supplier Development Regional Managers to escalate and resolve any non-compliance issues from CoC or other SRD Audits
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects with minimal supervision
- Manage external resources or consultants as required

Business Partnership:
- Partner with internal procurement (GSSM) and product operations (Ops) teams to provide information as needed, and identify gaps and opportunities to improve supplier performance to Apple’s Supplier Code of Conduct (CoC)
- Facilitate and influence cross-functional team discussions to establish and enforce SRD requirements in design, manufacturing, supplier selection, and site expansion decisions
- Develop and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams, SRD internal functions and the third-party vendors to support SRD initiatives
- Communicate Supplier Readiness & Development programs and progress internally, as well as build strategic external relationships
- Educate Apple personnel in ESCI programs, practices, and standards

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS degree in a relevant field
Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement/operations management, new production/program introduction, and/or social responsibility
Demonstrated success in project management
Skilled at multi-tasking, setting priorities and meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years prior full-time relevant work experience in supply chain management, procurement/operations management, factory management, new production/program introduction, and/or social responsibility, environment, health & safety
The ability and desire to work independently in a fast-paced team environment and to function equally well as leader, team member, or facilitator
Strength in working with databases and presentation applications
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of cross functional partners and leadership, and an appreciation of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Solid project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under minimal supervision
Strong analytical capabilities coupled with good business acumen
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
Builds rapport with stakeholders both inside and outside the organization
Experience with cross functional project management in a manufacturing environment