Apple · 3 weeks ago
Project Manager (Vendor Analytics & Governance), Vendor Management Office (VMO) and Software Asset Management (SAM)
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $263K/yr
7+ years expApple IS&T is seeking a senior Vendor Manager to drive the strategic partnerships and relationships with our IS&T vendors and IT Service Providers. This position involves working with senior leaders across IS&T and also working collaboratively with many teams across Apple such as Corporate Procurement, Finance, Legal, People, and many engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
As a Vendor Manager adept in program and relationship management, and business transformation, you play a leadership role in vendor operations, performance, life-cycle management, and contract negotiations. You provide guidance, direction, and deep subject matter expertise for all vendor-related topics and foster strong business and cross-functional relationships
Develop a deep, detailed understanding of the VMO and vendor landscape, forecast relevant trends, and assess impacts and opportunities posed by emerging competitive forces
Manage VMO initiatives, ensuring vendors excel in performance metrics and driving compliance through diligent management and continuous improvement strategies
Provide leaders with key strategic insights. Rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and actively identify potential issues that can affect business strategy
Optimize vendor performance through detailed analysis, data modeling, and benchmarking
Devise innovative solutions to solve complex issues— “innovate from the detail.”
Develop an in-depth understanding of various processes across Apple, industry, and market intelligence and apply this knowledge to influence IS&T’s future vendor requirements
Work closely with all internal stakeholders and teams across Apple to meet business objectives—from all levels of leadership to Finance, Legal, People, and Corporate Procurement teams—to ensure our vendor management practices are efficient, effective, and can adapt to changing needs
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years of experience with a BA/BS Degree
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate independently and lead without authority
Preferred
Masters degree or MBA preferred
Experience working in Finance, Business Operations, Procurement, or related field
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Track record of building, growing, and developing key cross-functional relationships
Ability to deal with ambiguity
Ability to think strategically and work the details
Experience in vendor/supplier management and operations
Presenting and leading Executive communications
End-to-end ownership of contract negotiations
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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