Apple · 12 hours ago
Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) Lead
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApple is seeking a seasoned Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) - Lead to manage complex procurement processes for R&D tools and services. The role involves overseeing Purchase-to-Pay processes, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals, while also mentoring junior team members and driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Manage complex procurement processes for R&D tools and services
Own end-to-end oversight of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes for critical R&D capital investments in tools and services
Ensure compliance, operational rigor, and alignment with organizational goals
Act as a senior liaison bridging vendors, engineering teams, and finance partners
Translate complex policies into actionable workflows that meet both compliance requirements and engineering needs
Provide mentorship and direction to junior team members
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
Proactively identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes
Mitigate risks
Enhance reporting and audit readiness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, supply chain, or engineering program support including cross-functional and vendor engagement
Experience leading initiatives or mentoring peers, with interest or aptitude for growing into a formal leadership role
Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with operational tools such as Excel, Tableau, and workflow, ticketing or procurement systems
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience in Ru0026D operations or technical environments with complex procurement and capitalization requirements
Familiarity with internal tooling and ticketing platforms (e.g., Radar, eApproval, Balance, etc.)
Experience leading initiatives or mentoring peers, with interest or aptitude for growing into a formal leadership role
Ability to identify and implement process improvements using data and cross-functional input
Experience working with global teams or vendors across multiple time zones
Comfort with ambiguity and change in dynamic, high-growth environments
Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion, and secrecy
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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