Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager For Strategic Supplier Partnerships & Circular Programs

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.

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
• Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.