The VAM works with various stakeholders to ensure that regional supplier portfolio strategies are effectively planned and executed to support AppleCare Support objectives in the short, medium and long-term. When demand signals justify it, the VAM is responsible to source new contact centres and expanding capacity with existing and new suppliers, conduct on-site assessments, and collaborate with Corporate Procurement during supplier negotiations. The VAM drives strategic decisions regarding headcount allocation, program additions or decommissions in their region. The VAM engages in strategic discussions with supplier executives, collects and communicates updates, and participates in Apple internal initiatives related to suppliers both regionally and globally. The VAM serves as the key point of contact for the Partner Operations Management team on strategic direction and non-operational issues, including governance, compliance, escalations, conflicts, commercial agreements, and risk assessment. The VAM is responsible for working cross-functionally on new site, LOB or new program launches and decommissions. Lastly, the VAM serves as an escalation channel for our internal business teams and supplier executives to address any engagement issues.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive contact centre Supplier management experience or client services/account management experience with a contact centre service provider
Excellent oral & written communication skills and ability to navigate at multiple levels of engagement including senior level audience
Effective analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and collaboration skills exhibited in complex operational settings
Ability to distill complex challenges into a cogent strategy, and to present the strategy using content and talking points in a way that can be consumed by a broad audience
Highly organised and able to make decisions based on a broad set of variables, quickly and efficiently
Able to travel approximately 1 times per quarter, sometimes more
Key Qualifications
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing technical support and/or customer care contact centre operations
Ability to work well with business owners to understand business needs and objectives
Can work autonomously, and to collaborate optimally with a peer group