Strategic Sourcing Group Manager — Aerospace, High-Growth

apex-technology-inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

100% company-paid healthcare

PTO starting at 15 days, up to 20+

401(k) with matching

8 weeks parental leave

Catered lunch and snacks

Office in Playa Vista

Industry impact opportunities

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Group Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead our procurement organization within Apex Supply Chain at our U.S. facility.

You will manage a team of Global Supply Managers and drive strategies across direct and indirect materials for all Apex product lines. The role emphasizes supplier relationships, cost reduction, and delivery performance, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen or permanent resident) under ITAR.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
• 3+ years of Supply Chain or Procurement management.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and procurement tools.
• Ability to operate with urgency in fast-paced production environments.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Global Supply Managers.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support production and cost targets.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers for delivery, cost, and risk.
• Collaborate with Planning and Inventory to align material availability with schedules.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions for issues.
• Qualify new suppliers and materials with Engineering and Quality.
• Ensure capacity to meet increasing volumes as Apex scales.
• Identify and execute cost reductions without compromising quality or timelines.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with internal policies and regulations (ITAR, FAR).
• Provide regular KPI and supplier performance reporting to leadership.
• Support ERP optimization and data integrity in procurement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Cost negotiations

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

ITAR compliance

Effective communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Procurement tools

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Group Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead our procurement organization within Apex Supply Chain at our U.S. facility.

You will manage a team of Global Supply Managers and drive strategies across direct and indirect materials for all Apex product lines. The role emphasizes supplier relationships, cost reduction, and delivery performance, collaborating with Production, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets.