Business Development Manager

# Business Development Manager Apply
** Job#: 3042820
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* Job Description:

** Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE
** Business Development Manager for Strategic Supplier Partnerships & Circular Programs
** for our client based out of
** Greensboro, NC**.This assignment is anticipated to be a 12 month contract with strong potential for extension; however, Apex Systems cannot guarantee the length of this assignment.

This will also have a first‐shift Monday–Friday schedule.
** 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.
* Foster collaboration between internal teams and suppliers to improve efficiency, transparency, and overall business performance.
* Support early involvement initiatives with stakeholders to ensure key supplier and sourcing requirements are considered during product and service planning activities.
* Identify emerging market trends, supplier capabilities, and innovation opportunities that can enhance competitiveness and strategic positioning.
* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to supplier management, strategic sourcing, and organizational effectiveness.
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* Experience:

*** 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.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field preferred.
** Nice to Have:
*** Experience supporting sustainability, circular economy, lifecycle management, remanufacturing, or aftermarket business initiatives.
* Background in manufacturing, industrial, automotive, or heavy equipment environments.
* Experience working with supplier innovation programs and early supplier engagement strategies.
* Exposure to strategic planning, governance forums, and executive leadership reviews.
** Why Work for Apex Systems:
*** We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates
* Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
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