Procurement Category Manager - Technology

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: you will manage the vendor relationships and contract negotiations related to our SaaS, infrastructure, and IT operations — while building partnerships with technology leaders who are actively shaping Apex's tech landscape.

What You Will Do

You will be expected to engage proactively — identifying savings opportunities, driving 90-day advance renewal engagement, establishing vendor management KPI's, and making data-driven recommendations that influence how Apex invests in technology.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will work alongside a small team that leverages AI-powered tools and modern procurement technology to punch well above its weight.

Requirements

• Category Ownership
• 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
• 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 and 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