Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Apex Order Pickup Solutions is seeking a Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement onsite at our Mason, Ohio Headquarters. This is a unique leadership opportunity as Apex redefines our sourcing and material planning process, ensuring we have a strategic approach to managing supply of our existing products while also working closely with our product development teams to ensure supply chains are built right from concept of the product.

A successful Candidate will need to have experience sourcing Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components, working with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/Original Design Manufacturing (ODM)'s as well as sourcing both mechanical and electronic assemblies. Our strategy requires a high level of dependence on global third-party manufacturing (and sometimes engineering) partners.

Apex Order Pickup Solutions is a new company but finding smart and efficient ways to do things is in our DNA. Our roots go back to Apex Supply Chain Technologies, whose founder patented the first industrial vending technology more than 25 years ago. We introduced our first click & collect smart lockers in 2015, then rolled out similar technology for food order pickup soon after. As we gained more customers, we decided to create a separate business unit completely focused on their markets and needs. Our solutions provide self-serve order pickup with no waiting, no confusion, and no contact.

Our Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing, and Procurement is the leader of Apex's Sourcing and Purchasing team, with direct responsibility for the strategy, processes, and execution of our global partner-based supply chain & pricing. This role will work closely with the leaders of Engineering, Quality, Accounting, Logistics, Operations, Customer Experience (CX) and Sales Operations to ensure team-wide success and exceptional service to our customers. Managing global supply chain partners, including contract manufacturers, to find an optimal balance of quality, cost and delivery is pivotal to this role, as are the processes and procedures necessary to appropriate manage and leverage our ERP system.

What you'll do:

• Guide the organization in the development of a global supply chain vision regarding the philosophy, process, and systems for sourcing and procurement that align with organizational strategy.
• Strategically Source based on the supply chain vision and organizational strategy, develop, and maintain key supplier relationships.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with domestic and global suppliers.
• Manage and develop a high performing team of best-in-class supply chain professionals that continuously adds value to the organization. Maintain metrics for the team focused on tactical execution, strategic relationship management, and alignment with accounting, engineering, and operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate issuance of Purchase Orders, manage suppliers to meet delivery commitments, and work cross functionally to ensure smooth receipt and invoicing processes.
• Reviews inventory usage to identify and implement efficient purchasing levels.
• Develop goals, compiles data and metrics to measure supplier performance and drive continued improvements in areas of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross function business leaders to develop, recommend, and implement opportunities for strategic pricing initiatives to maximize profitability.
• Ensure that pricing strategies align with overall business goals and are effectively communicated and implemented across all internal stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of market developments that influence supply or price conditions and report major developments to management, along with recommendations for changes in supply chain strategy, inventory levels, advance purchase commitments, etc.
• Support the cross-business processes and disciplines within which this department needs to operate and accommodate. Develop subject matter expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) functionality and leverage the ERP for continual improvement within the business.
• Reconcile, maintain, and enhance existing reporting tools currently supported by Power Business Intelligence (BI), MS Excel Business modeling. and other analytical tools.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as required by the business.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in, Business, Supply Chain Engineering, or another relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement / supply chain management in manufacturing and electronics-related industry.
• Experience sourcing complex custom electromechanical assemblies. (not just single components or individual parts).
• Proven experience in managing & designing global supply chains with emphasis on APAC, experience managing & designing supply chains in Mexico and other near shore environments preferred.
• At least one year of experience leading, managing or supervising a team effectively.
• Ability and willingness to flex responsibilities and work with periodic levels of ambiguity, as required.
• Thorough understanding of ERP and MRP functionality in a manufacturing or logistics business
• 5+ years of experience in leading and developing individuals, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• CSCP, CPIM and/or CPM certification
• Well-established proficiency in the use and navigation of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics (Customer Experience - CE & Business Central - BC).
• Advanced level of skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Power Business Intelligence (BI)
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound strategic business judgments as it relates to supply chain, pricing and general financial management philosophies and initiatives.
• Detailed knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices, contract negotiation, and related laws and regulations.
• This position will be primarily operating in an office environment, but with occasional visits to the manufacturing floor, customer sites domestic and international suppliers. Up to 10% travel may be required to visit suppliers and partners.

Apex Order Pickup Solutions offers:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid work schedule, we work together in the office Tuesday - Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday (as schedules permit).
• Full benefits package including health insurance, life, dental & vision.
• Volunteer - paid off.
• FSA, HSA & supplemental insurance offering
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Work location - Mason, Ohio

Salary Range: $130,000 to $150,000 annually. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Apex Order Pickup Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.