Strategic Sourcing Lead

WHO WE ARE

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, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers 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, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We’re digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When you’re at Apex, you drive this change. You’re part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees.

Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex.

We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received:

2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Presented by Built In

2025
- Presented by US Fin Tech Awards

2024
- Presented by CNBC

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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 Info Sec, FP&A, and Legal stakeholders throughout the sourcing and contracting lifecycle

• 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

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