Manager, Soft Goods Materials, Global Suppy Management

Job description

Apple is seeking an experienced, strategic, and people-first leader to join our Softgoods Materials Global Supply Management (GSM) team. This specialized business group manages the end-to-end lifecycle of Apple's highly differentiated and unique materials—from initial sourcing and development through mass production and ongoing supply continuity. Our portfolio spans many different textiles, polyurethane films, and adhesives.

Our world-class material supply chains must be unique, innovative, and specialized to enable Apple's rigorous performance and quality standards. As the GSM Manager, you will lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Global Supply Managers. You will bridge engineering innovation with business execution, drive the long-term material supply chain and vendor strategy, negotiate cost, execute supply, and manage executive-level partnerships with a network of global suppliers.

You will ensure that Apple's material supply chains are resilient, responsive, and structured to support both current programs and future product roadmaps.