Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Mechanical Enclosures
Apple· Operations and Supply Chain
Cupertino, CA, Austin, TX$144.6k - $263.8kFull-timePosted 4mo ago
About the role
Apple GSMs manage commercial relationships with enclosure manufacturing partners, lead cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, and drive operational and cost efficiencies through process or design changes, while overseeing project execution across engineering and design teams.
Responsibilities
- Own the commercial relationship with enclosure manufacturing partners and responsible for cost negotiations, continuity of supply, risk management, driving operational and cost efficiencies through process or design change, as well overall project execution.
- Collaborate with operations, supply quality, and supply base engineers as well as Product Design and Industrial Design teams to execute and scale manufacturing processes, materials, technologies, finishes and form factors.
- Identify and scale new and existing manufacturing partners.
- Execute creative and strategic commercial deals to achieve goals around cost, supply, and quality.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain development, sourcing management, or strong mechanical engineering background in product development
- Hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical development, manufacturing practices/techniques involving CNC machined parts, sheet metal, enclosures, casings, jigs, tooling, fixtures, injection molding, vacuum forming, plastic parts, ceramics, etc.
- BSME or BSIE, or equivalent. MBA a plus.
Skills
Required:Supply chain developmentNegotiationCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
- potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- relocation assistance (may be eligible)
- participation in Apple stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Aug 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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