Strategic Supplier Partnerships Manager

Apex Systems; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 93,600 - 128,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health/Medical benefits

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Certification discounts

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an onsite Business Development Manager for Strategic Supplier Partnerships & Circular Programs in Greensboro, NC. This 12‑month contract role focuses on cross-functional collaboration across procurement, engineering, quality, and operations to align on long-term business objectives.

You will drive supplier engagement, governance, and regional strategies, while delivering executive‑level recommendations and value creation initiatives for lifecycle value and future growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development, strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, supply chain, or related commercial functions.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and business units.
• Experience developing business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Strong understanding of supplier relationship management, governance processes, and cross-functional business operations.
• Experience driving initiatives that improve operational performance, supplier engagement, or long-term business value.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex business situations and provide actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations with multiple priorities and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between purchasing, business units, and strategic supplier partners to drive alignment on long-term business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across procurement, engineering, quality, supply chain, operations, and business leadership teams.
• Consolidate business priorities, risks, opportunities, and strategic initiatives to support informed decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional investigations and develop recommendations, presentations, and executive-level decision materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier collaboration, innovation, sustainability initiatives, and long-term value creation.
• Support development and execution of regional business strategies focused on lifecycle value, supply continuity, and future growth opportunities.
• Coordinate governance activities, executive reviews, performance reporting, and business updates.
• Drive consistency in supplier engagement practices, reporting structures, and governance standards across stakeholder groups.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking an onsite Business Development Manager for Strategic Supplier Partnerships & Circular Programs in Greensboro, NC. This 12‑month contract role focuses on cross-functional collaboration across procurement, engineering, quality, and operations to align on long-term business objectives.

You will drive supplier engagement, governance, and regional strategies, while delivering executive‑level recommendations and value creation initiatives for lifecycle value and future growth.