Strategic Sourcing Lead

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, collectively powering access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers. At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo to digitize and democratize systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sourcing Category Manager to own the technology category within our Procurement organization. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you will manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations related to our SaaS, infrastructure, and IT operations while building partnerships with technology leaders actively shaping Apex's tech landscape. You will proactively identify savings opportunities, drive 90-day advance renewal engagement, establish vendor management KPIs, and make data-driven recommendations influencing how Apex invests in technology. You will work alongside a small team leveraging AI-powered tools and modern procurement technology.

Responsibilities

• Category Ownership
  • Own the technology category end-to-end — Software/SaaS, Hardware/Equipment, and IT-related professional services
  • Lead competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and renewals
  • Develop and execute category strategies that align vendor spend with Apex's technology roadmap
  • Leverage benchmarking tools and market intelligence to validate pricing and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Proactive Renewal Management
  • Drive 90-day advance engagement on technology renewals — assess business need, validate usage, model alternatives, and prepare negotiation strategies before contracts auto-renew
  • Manage a pipeline of technology renewals, prioritizing strategic and high-value contracts
  • Identify rightsizing opportunities as business needs evolve, particularly during periods of organizational change
• Stakeholder & Vendor Relationships
  • Build trusted advisory relationships with Apex's technology leadership
  • Lead biweekly category review meetings for Software and Market Data; monthly for other technology subcategories
  • Establish and run Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with Apex's top technology vendors
  • Partner with InfoSec, FP&A, and Legal stakeholders throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle
• Analytics & Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to the development of procurement KPIs, savings methodologies, and reporting cadences
  • Use procurement data to tell the story of value delivered — cost savings, cost avoidance, improved terms, and risk reduction
  • Embrace AI-powered tools and agents as part of daily workflow — research, benchmarking, renewal prep, and vendor intelligence

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, EAP)
• Competitive PTO
• 401k match
• Parental leave
• HSA contribution match
• Paid subscription to the Calm app
• Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
• Hybrid work schedule for most roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and one of our primary offices

Pay

Salary Range: $99,000 - $123,750. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.