Procurement Category Manager Technology

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. Were digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When youre at Apex you drive this change. Youre 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 1000 employees.

Together were 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.

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

Best Places to Work

- Presented by BuiltIn

WealthTech of the Year

2025- Presented by US FinTech Awards

The Worlds Top 250 Fintech Companies

2024- Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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 Apexs tech landscape.

You will be expected to engage proactively identifying savings opportunities driving 90-day advance renewal engagement establishing vendor management KPIs 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.

Category Ownership

• 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 Apexs technology roadmap
• Leverage benchmarking tools and market intelligence to validate pricing and identify cost optimization opportunities

Proactive Renewal Management

• 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

Stakeholder & Vendor Relationships

• Build trusted advisory relationships with Apexs 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 Apexs 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

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Finance or related field

• 5 years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience including leading small-to-medium negotiations and running sourcing events

• Certifications preferred: CPSM CIPS CSCP (or in progress)

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical skills: Excel/Sheets (pivot tables lookups PowerQuery) TCO and price/cost analysis; data visualization (Power BI/Tableau) a plus

• Working knowledge of commercial contracting (SLAs warranties data privacy liability caps confidentiality basic IP) and experience partnering with Legal

• Proficiency with eSourcing and CLM tools; familiarity with spend analytics platforms

• Excellent organization attention to detail communication and stakeholder management; ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid office environment 3 days per week.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.