Regional Supplier Manager - EMEIA Logistics

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Description

As Regional Supplier Manager, you will own the end-to-end commercial and operational performance of a portfolio of Apple's Tier-1 Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) across the EMEIA region. You will balance relentless day-to-day operational execution with the development of 3-5 year strategic supplier roadmaps.

Acting as the primary escalation point, you will leverage advanced data analytics and emerging technologies (including AI and automation) to drive continuous improvement, enforce strict SLAs, and ensure flawless execution during Apple’s high-stakes New Product Introductions (NPI). You will partner closely with Procurement, Finance, and broader Operations teams to hold suppliers commercially accountable, drive cost efficiencies, and guarantee an outstanding customer delivery experience.



Minimum Qualifications

Experience in a Supplier Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transport Operations role, with direct exposure to managing third-party logistics providers.
Strong analytical capability, comfortable with large, complex data sets and able to translate findings into clear insights for technical and business audiences.
Developed negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to drive outcomes without formal authority.
Strong communicator, able to articulate complex situations clearly to a wide range of audiences.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies across multiple project phases.
Proven ability to identify opportunities, prioritise by impact, and deliver under tight timelines.
Proactive and results-oriented, with a track record of identifying issues and resolving them at pace.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in Strategic Supplier Management, Logistics, Procurement, or Supply Chain Operations, specifically managing multi-region, high-volume 3PL/4PL portfolios.
Proven commercial acumen with a track record of partnering with Procurement to manage multi-million euro supplier contracts, RFQs, and enforce financial accountability.
Elite executive communication skills; comfortable distilling complex supply chain data into actionable business cases for C-level supplier leadership and internal executives.
Strong analytical capability, highly comfortable interrogating large datasets to identify root causes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated "tech-forward" mindset, with practical experience utilising advanced data visualisation (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or automation tools to streamline day-to-day analysis.
Autonomous, self-starter mentality with the resilience to pivot smoothly during operational disruptions and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.