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Apple Inc. lists this Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Recycled Rare Earths opportunity in cupertino, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Global Supply Manager (GSM) – Recycled Rare Earths
Cupertino, California, United States Operations and Supply Chain
This role currently focuses on supporting Apple's recycled rare earth element (REE) supply chain for use in magnets across our product portfolio—a critical part of Apple's commitment to transitioning to 100% recycled rare earth elements. Beyond REEs, this role is designed for a versatile GSM who can flex across a range of raw materials or part categories, including polymers, metals, and enclosure components that go into Apple's world‑class products.
Description
GSMs thrive in dynamic environments, balancing Apple's engineering and business priorities while driving operational excellence. In this role, you will develop and own supplier relationships for one or more raw material categories, driving strategy from sourcing and qualification through mass production scale. You will work cross‑functionally with engineering, design, operations, and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple's technical, quality, cost, and sustainability requirements. Whether you're qualifying a new recycled REE supply chain, scaling a new adhesive chemistry, or optimizing the economics of an injection‑molded enclosure part, you bring the same rigor, creativity, and ownership to every challenge.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Apple's global sourcing strategy for raw materials, identifying and qualifying new supply sources worldwide across the full value chain
Own strategic supplier relationships end‑to‑end — from commercial negotiation and contracting to performance management against key metrics
Lead supplier qualification processes, including technical validation, process audits, and integration with downstream manufacturing partners
Negotiate strategic commercial agreements that achieve goals across cost, supply assurance, technology access, and quality
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical exposure, single‑source dependencies, and capacity constraints
Partner closely with engineering and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple's technical specifications and sustainability commitments
Drive operational and cost efficiencies through process improvement, design changes, and competitive sourcing
Serve as a subject matter expert and internal advocate for your material category, communicating clearly across all levels of the organization
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a strong engineering background in product development or materials
Hands‑on technical experience in one or more relevant disciplines: materials science, manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding, casting, coatings, chemical processing), or related fields
BS in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical degree
Ability to travel internationally up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following material categories: rare earths or magnet supply chains, critical minerals, battery materials, polymers, adhesives, surface finishes, or closed‑loop recycling and scrap operations
Consistent track record of scaling new supply chains and bringing new manufacturing capabilities to mass production
Outstanding negotiation skills — you can build a position and defend it with data
Ability to toggle fluidly between strategic thinking and granular execution
Tenacious problem‑solving; you drive toward resolution, not around it
Proven ability to influence across engineering, operations, finance, and design without direct authority
Executive‑level presentation and communication skills — crisp, confident, and calibrated to your audience
Flexibility to adapt in dynamic, rapidly changing environments and bring others along with you
MBA preferred
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs and to purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Additionally, you’ll receive benefits including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for formal education related to advancing your career, such as tuition. This role might also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance. Learn more 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 seek to promote 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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
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Worksite address
cupertino, CA, 95014, US
Who can apply
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