Posted 25 August, 2026
Buy/Sell Order Management Buyer - 12 Month
Apple
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1690938583
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work, creating products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now can't imagine living without.
The Apple Operations Buy/Sell team is involved in the purchasing of key strategic commodities from suppliers and the sale of those commodities to contract manufacturers. These commodities include key components required in the manufacture of Apple products.
Description
In this role, you will be directly involved in the end-to-end procurement and order management of Buy/Sell activity, engaging internally across a number of Apple functional teams and externally with both suppliers and contract manufacturers.
You will work within a team of experienced buyers, reporting directly to the Buy/Sell Manager. The role requires the ability to adapt quickly in a challenging and dynamic environment, operating across time zones with teams in Asia and the US.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in a procurement or order management role with full knowledge of procurement policies and practices.
Experience using SAP within a procurement or supply chain environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in report creation and data management.
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams including Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners.
Ability to operate on own initiative in a flexible and dynamic organisation.
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be fully considered.
IIPMM, IPICS, or equivalent procurement or supply chain certification.
Knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations.
Advanced technical capabilities including macros, pivot tables, and data reporting tools.
Experience working with Asia-based vendors.
Proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean.
The Apple Operations Buy/Sell team is involved in the purchasing of key strategic commodities from suppliers and the sale of those commodities to contract manufacturers. These commodities include key components required in the manufacture of Apple products.
Description
In this role, you will be directly involved in the end-to-end procurement and order management of Buy/Sell activity, engaging internally across a number of Apple functional teams and externally with both suppliers and contract manufacturers.
You will work within a team of experienced buyers, reporting directly to the Buy/Sell Manager. The role requires the ability to adapt quickly in a challenging and dynamic environment, operating across time zones with teams in Asia and the US.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in a procurement or order management role with full knowledge of procurement policies and practices.
Experience using SAP within a procurement or supply chain environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in report creation and data management.
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams including Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners.
Ability to operate on own initiative in a flexible and dynamic organisation.
Preferred Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be fully considered.
IIPMM, IPICS, or equivalent procurement or supply chain certification.
Knowledge of supply chain and logistics operations.
Advanced technical capabilities including macros, pivot tables, and data reporting tools.
Experience working with Asia-based vendors.
Proficiency in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean.
