SummaryPosted: Dec 23, 2024Role Number:200584765Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. At Apple, we believe our products begin with our people. By hiring a diverse team we drive creative thought. By giving that team everything they need we drive innovation. By hiring incredible engineers we drive precision. And through our collaborative process we create memorable experiences for our customers. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. Business process team connects engineers, procurement, infrastructure and establish operational process. Your primary role is to manage purchase to pay process for R&D team in different countries.DescriptionDescriptionWork with engineering team closely to streamline resources and consolidate procurement needs. Connect with cross function teams in each region and trouble shoot any customs, finance and payment issues. - Budget planning, spend control, Capex and opex repurpose. - Manage overall purchasing to payment process. - Raise purchase request, track and report purchase details of orders and deliveries. - Coordination of logistics shipments inbound and outbound and resolve custom issues. - Alignment with cross function teams to ensure safety procedures, incoterms, and tax rules are well followed. - Communicate with suppliers and team members in different time zones, and talk to managers to align goals. - Identity infrastructure needs of each site and pull in resources.Minimum QualificationsMinimum QualificationsBS and/or MS degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply chain or Engineering.Fluent in Japanese and willing to travel to Japan frequently.8+ years experience in procurement or finance management.Knowledge of international trade, finance and tax policy.Experience with SAP.Proven experience on high intensity purchase and PR approval escalation.Key QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsExperience in semiconductor/display industry or accounting firm(big four) is preferred.Demonstrate achievement in a fast-paced business planning area.Self-driven, and capable to contribute autonomously.Solid understanding of policy and requirements and interpret to internal customers.Soft negotiations (advise not argue), strategic networking, and effective communication.Strong organizational skills - Ability to work across a large organization and get things done.Detail-oriented and logistically thinking.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity, and thus we treat all applicants fairly and equally. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.Education & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsMore