Global Sourcing Co-op

Apex Order Pickup Solutions • Mason, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Order Pickup Solutions is looking for a Global Sourcing Co-op to join the team at our global headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Are you looking for a great opportunity to become a key sourcing & procurement contributor on various exciting new development initiatives in the IoT & SaaS space. We leverage many of the latest emerging technologies to bring a seamless handoff of goods & materials to end users around the globe, while working on new additions to our already deep & innovative portfolio of real-world solutions that touch millions of users.

Apex Order Pickup Solutions applies innovative, scalable software & hardware to enable safe, secure, frictionless order fulfillment for foodservice, retail, & wholesale distribution companies. We are providing transformative Contactless Pickup solutions to a rapidly expanding global client base.

We don’t just talk about the Internet of Things & Big Data …we live it. We use both every day to enable customers to perform contactless pickups of their coffee, pizza, take out, & curbside orders or laptops. Our technology is helping Brands save time & reduce contact with their customers enabling killer customer experiences without killer overhead costs.

As a Global Sourcing Co-op, you will play a crucial role in supporting our global procurement & supply chain operations. Your responsibilities will include:
Supplier Research & Evaluation: Identifying & assessing potential suppliers from various regions to ensure they meet our quality & cost requirements.
Data Analysis: Analyzing market trends, pricing, & supplier performance data to support strategic sourcing decisions.
Negotiation Support: Assisting in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms & conditions.
Contract Management: Helping to draft, review, & manage supplier contract agreements.
Logistics Coordination: Collaborating with logistics teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of procured goods.
Quality Assurance: Monitoring the quality of sourced products through regular inspections & audits. This includes supporting state-of-the-art APQP processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with various departments including production, finance, engineering, & legal to support the overall sourcing strategy.
Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process improvements & cost reduction within the global sourcing framework.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain direct experience in global sourcing while mastering your analytical & negotiation skills contributing to the success of our supply chain operations.

Requirements

• Active enrollment in a B.S. degree program in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Global Sourcing, or equivalent degree field.
• Strong digital literacy with tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, Adobe PDF, etc.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to learn quickly and the ability to work with highly collaborative teams.
• Ability to take ownership & drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to ERP platforms.
• Exposure to working with task management platforms.
• Exposure to data analytics & reporting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identifying & assessing potential suppliers from various regions to ensure they meet our quality & cost requirements.
• Analyzing market trends, pricing, & supplier performance data to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Assisting in negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms & conditions.
• Helping to draft, review, & manage supplier contract agreements.
• Collaborating with logistics teams to ensure timely & efficient delivery of procured goods.
• Monitoring the quality of sourced products through regular inspections & audits. This includes supporting state-of-the-art APQP processes.
• Working closely with various departments including production, finance, engineering, & legal to support the overall sourcing strategy.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements & cost reduction within the global sourcing framework.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule, we work together in the office Tuesday- Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely Monday and Friday (as schedules permit).
• Accommodating scheduling for student success.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern