Global Supply Manager (GSM) - Recycled Rare Earths
Apple Inc.
Cupertino, CA
Posted today
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Lead end-to-end program management for Apple's new Mountain Pass recycling and magnet block facility.
- Ensure operational readiness and mass production ramp.
- Oversee the qualification process for magnet blocks.
- Manage integration with downstream vendors.
- Partner closely with suppliers to secure reliable supply.
About This Role
The Global Supply Manager will be at the center of Apple's commitment to transitioning to 100% recycled rare earth elements in magnets across products.
Key Objectives
- Build resilient and geographically diverse recycled REE supply chains.
- Scale new recycling and magnet manufacturing technologies.
- Help Apple meet its ambitious sustainability commitments.
Full Job Description
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.
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.
- Oversee the qualification process for magnet blocks (including heavy rare earth-free designs).
- Manage integration with downstream vendors.
- Partner closely with suppliers to secure reliable supply.
Hands-on experience with rare earths, magnets, or advanced materials supply chains is required. A consistent track record in program management and scaling new manufacturing facilities is essential. Outstanding negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with strong cross-functional leadership and communication abilities.
How to Apply
$85
/ hour
Apple pays $85 for Supply Chain Manager in Cupertino, CA, with most salaries ranging from $56 to $133. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
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