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Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Recycled Rare Earths

Cupertino, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

Role Number: 200617226-0836

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather together that leads to great work. 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.

Apple is committed to transitioning to 100% recycled rare earth elements (REEs) in magnets across our products. As a Global Supply Manager, you will be at the center of this effort — building resilient and geographically diverse recycled REE supply chains, scaling new recycling and magnet manufacturing technologies, and helping Apple meet its ambitious sustainability commitments.

Description

GSMs thrive in dynamic environments, balancing Apple’s engineering and business priorities while driving operational excellence. In this role, you will lead end-to-end program management for Apple’s new Mountain Pass recycling and magnet block facility, ensuring operational readiness and mass production ramp. You will oversee the qualification process for magnet blocks (including heavy rare earth–free designs), manage integration with downstream vendors, and partner closely with suppliers to secure reliable supply.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and implement Apple’s global sourcing strategy for recycled rare earth materials, identifying and qualifying new sources worldwide. This includes negotiating strategic commercial agreements, mitigating geopolitical risk, and serving as Apple’s subject matter expert on the REE recycling market. You will own supplier relationships, manage performance against important metrics, and work cross-functionally with Magnet GSMs, engineering, and environmental teams to ensure materials meet Apple’s technical and sustainability requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain development, strategic sourcing, or materials engineering.

• BSME, BS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent. MBA preferred.

• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with rare earths, magnets, or advanced materials supply chains.

• Consistent track record in program management and scaling new manufacturing facilities.

• Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication abilities.

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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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 about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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