Engineering Program Specialist

Apple • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Hardware Engineering is seeking a seasoned Engineering Program Specialist to
execute the acquisition of R&D equipment, software, and services. This role
offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in complex procurement
operations while directly supporting the teams creating Apple’s innovative
products. We’re looking for a resourceful individual with a proven ability to
operate in a complex, often ambiguous, fast-paced environment. This role will be
critical in equipping R&D engineering teams with the tools they need to do their
best work. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re detail-oriented, enjoy
process optimization, and want to build strong cross-functional relationships in
a dynamic technical environment.

DESCRIPTION

As an Engineering Program Specialist on the team, you will be responsible for
managing Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) activities from order processing through
fulfillment, ensuring a seamless and compliant process that supports R&D
operations. You’ll partner closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and
vendor teams to manage the end-to-end acquisition of critical tools and
resources, maintaining transparency and alignment across all stages of the
procurement lifecycle. You’ll serve as a key liaison between vendors,
engineering teams, and finance partners—bridging the gap between policy
adherence and the practical needs of product development. This role requires
development of a deep understanding of purchasing policies, logistics, and
compliance processes to ensure that engineering requirements are met efficiently
and responsibly. By combining attention to detail with strong communication and
problem-solving skills, you’ll help balance operational integrity with the
agility required to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of professional experience in program coordination, procurement, or related operational roles within engineering or technical environments
• Hands-on experience creating PRs, converting them to POs, and managing workflows in systems
• Experience managing end-to-end purchase-to-pay processes (at a standard, non-complex level)
• Ability to translate engineering and business requirements into clear specifications (at a basic/operational level)
• Strong process-oriented mindset with a proven ability to drive consistency, efficiency, and repeatability across complex workflows
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills, capable of balancing multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor technical and procedural information to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with vendors and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of shared goals
• Quick learner with the ability to rapidly adopt and proficiently use new tools, systems, and technologies to support evolving business needs

Nice To Haves

• Background in project management
• Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion, and secrecy.

Responsibilities

• managing Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) activities from order processing through fulfillment
• partnering closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and vendor teams to manage the end-to-end acquisition of critical tools and resources
• maintaining transparency and alignment across all stages of the procurement lifecycle
• serving as a key liaison between vendors, engineering teams, and finance partners
• bridging the gap between policy adherence and the practical needs of product development
• developing a deep understanding of purchasing policies, logistics, and compliance processes to ensure that engineering requirements are met efficiently and responsibly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level