Strategic Sourcing Coordinator – Real Estate & Development San Jose,California,United States Corporate Functions 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. Strategic Sourcing Coordinators on the Real Estate & Development Team assist Strategic Sourcing Managers with the commercial relationship with our Owner Furnished Item (OFI) manufacturing partners and provide support for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution and delivery. **Description** Successful SSCs thrive in a rapidly changing environment and constantly drive excellence across their own responsibilities as well as that of team members and partners. They frequently leverage strategic internal relationships to effectively collaborate with other Apple teams. You can make smart decisions with the information available, think and stay focused under pressure, and communicate concisely and effectively with senior management as well as peers. ADMINISTRATION: - Support procurement processes on the commodity team to process proposals and change orders for projects. - Process close out change orders upon project completion. - Track project on site date requirements and work with vendors to fabricate, deliver, and install on schedule. - Support and troubleshoot store issues worldwide. STRATEGY: - Support analysis for existing supplier strategy for the commodity and the Strategic Sourcing Managers in expanding the supply base. - Minimal travel required - Develop and manage project level relationships with supply base to support day to day commodity activities. SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT: - Support the creation and analysis for RFP’s, contract negotiations and procurement for the commodity worldwide. - Join contract and cost negotiations with the Strategic Sourcing Manager. - Support value engineering initiatives for this commodity. - Independently manage the orders, production, and shipment with the supplier. EXECUTION - Support flawless execution of project delivery and quality for commodity. - Support supplier forecasting to ensure zero air freight exposure for commodity. - Identify day to working process improvements and efficiencies with supplier tracking and ordering. **Minimum Qualifications** + - 2-5 years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or procurement. **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Ability to toggle between strategic and detail orientated thinking. + Tenacious problem solving & issue resolution skills + Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments. + Excellent communicator, capable of working in multinational environments, driven and motivated by accomplishing extraordinary objectives. + Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently and have experience working well with and ability to influence cross functional teams. + Possess strong business acumen and experience managing strategic supply chains, cost models, and complex procurements. + Have a background in handling detailed negotiations and strong analytical skills. + Procurement experience specifically with construction materials is a plus. **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **Pay & Benefits** + 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 $48.90 and $73.76/hr, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.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 equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) **Apple Footer** Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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