Global Sourcing Manager

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, current see®️ middleware, mobile carts, kiosks, and POS peripherals, enhance efficiency and security at the point of sale globally.

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 has accountability of procurement performance metrics.

• 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
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 delegate them when appropriate

• 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
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations environment, preferred

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain