What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Sourcing Manager position at apg Solutions?
ABOUT US:
apg®️ is a global manufacturer of POS and cash management solutions, widely respected as the supplier of choice for retail, grocery, convenience, hospitality, bakery, quick-serve restaurants, and other environments. Our innovative products, such as general application and custom cash drawers, mobility solutions, smarttill®️ Intelligent Cash Drawers, currentsee®️ middleware, mobile carts, kiosks, and POS peripherals, enhance efficiency and security at the point of sale globally.
PURPOSE:
The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and reliable supply of goods and services. This role manages supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, evaluates global markets, and works cross-functionally with engineering, quality, operations, and logistics teams to support business objectives. The Manager will identify, report and deliver cost savings and have accountability of procurement performance metrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Sourcing:
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational goals
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers across multiple regions
- Lead the implementation and execution of sourcing strategies for direct spend in assigned categories
- Conduct market analysis and cost benchmarking to optimize spend
- Drive procurement optimization initiatives, including supplier rationalization, lead time reduction, MOQ (minimum order quantities) and terms optimization, Make vs. Buy analysis, and supplier innovation development
Supplier Management:
- Select, onboard, and manage strategic suppliers
- Evaluate supplier capacity and capabilities and seek new sources of technology to support business needs
- Perform supplier performance reviews based on cost, quality, delivery, and service
- Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor and resolve supplier disputes, delivery, performance, or quality issues as last step
Cost Management and Negotiation:
- Lead contract negotiations to achieve favorable pricing, terms, and risk mitigation
- Track market trends in commodities and report on potential supply constraints
- Achieve year-over-year cost savings and value creation targets
- Identify cost-reduction and value engineering opportunities
Risk and Compliance:
- Assess and mitigate supply chain risks (geopolitical, financial, operational)
- Ensure compliance with trade regulations, tariffs, and import/export requirements
- Proactively identify and recommend potential alternative sources of supply to support enterprise wide cost savings targets and mitigation of risk to support business continuity plans
- Support business continuity and dual-sourcing strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and finance teams
- Support new product introductions and supplier readiness
- Drive alignment between sourcing, planning, and operations
- All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- A strong understanding of various ERP systems (like Visual, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and their modules (including finance, supply chain, and HR) is essential; knowledge of Infor Visual is a bonus
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Analytical and financial acumen
- Knowledge of international trade, Incoterms, and global logistics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5–10 years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
- Proven experience negotiating international supplier agreements
- Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations environment, preferred