Procurement & Sourcing Associate

Apex Supply Partners LLC Remote | Flexible workload | 100% Performance Commission Build practical procurement and supply chain experience with an active federal contracting firm, on an independent schedule that fits around university classes, another job, or your own projects. Apex Supply Partners LLC is expanding its supplier sourcing desk. We are looking for dependable, persistent individuals who can contact domestic manufacturers and commercial distributors, obtain written dealer quotes, and follow through on active purchasing assignments. You bring clear communication and persistence. We provide vetted supplier leads, exact item specifications, standardized outreach scripts, and our shared tracking workflows.What You Will Do Contact Commercial Suppliers: Reach out to domestic manufacturers, distributors, and parts desks using the structured purchasing assignments and contact lists provided by leadership. Lock In Written Quotations: Obtain formal written price sheets covering wholesale dealer pricing, inventory availability, factory production lead times, and freight delivery terms. Gather Compliance Documentation: Request specific supplier documentation listed in your assignment (e.g., spec cut-sheets, Buy American / TAA origin statements, and warranty terms). Track Pipeline Activity: Follow up on pending requests and maintain accurate call notes and lead statuses in our tracking system. Hand Off Quote Packages: Deliver verified, completed quote packages to executive management for final bid assembly and margin underwriting. Work That Fits Your Availability Self-Directed Hours: Take on a manageable workload, starting with small assignments designed around approximately 30 minutes a day, or take on more deals as your schedule permits. US Business Hours: Calls take place during domestic supplier operating hours. You control your availability and the specific assignments you accept. High-Follow-Through Mandate: Accepted assignments require consistent follow-through, attention to part numbers, and clear communication regarding bid closing deadlines. Students, working professionals, and motivated applicants without prior government procurement experience are welcome. What You Gain Direct, hands-on experience in commercial supplier negotiations, wholesale pricing, and public-sector procurement mechanics. Training and operational support while working on real, funded purchasing requirements. A flexible, remote independent contractor role with an established prime contractor. Uncapped commission opportunities on qualifying contracts you help source. Compensation & Net Profit Allocation This is an independent contractor (1099) performance-only commission role with no base salary, hourly wage, or guaranteed compensation. Net Realized Profit Baseline: Commissions are calculated strictly as a percentage of Collected Net Realized Profit—defined as gross contract revenue collected from the client, minus all direct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), destination freight/shipping, packaging costs, and all third-party purchase order financing, factoring, or capital facility fees. Sourcing commissions are calculated and distributed exclusively from the remaining net cash pool after all fulfillment costs and capital partners have been satisfied in full.Commission Tiers: Commission starts at 5% of Apex’s Net Realized Profit on qualifying awarded contracts sourced by the associate. A 10% tier is available for associates demonstrating consistent reliability, fast turnaround times, and independent execution on high-volume assignments.Pre-A ssignment Written Allocation: Your commission percentage and assignment scope are agreed upon in writing before outreach begins. If multiple associates contribute to sourcing different line items on a single award, the allocated commission pool is split proportionally under those written terms.Disbu rsement Trigger: 50% of the commissions are disbursed within seven (7) business days after contract award, independent verification of supplier pricing/terms, and the successful clearance of external contract funding. Payout does not require waiting for a final settlement.Perfo rmance Reality: Contract awards and funding are not guaranteed. Solicitations that are canceled, non-awarded, or priced out by competitors earn no commission. Lead times between sourcing and agency award decisions vary by procurement office. Who Should Apply You communicate clearly and professionally in English, are confident making outbound phone inquiries to commercial sales reps, and record details accurately. You have a dedicated computer, reliable high-speed internet, and the ability to place calls during standard US supplier business hours. No formal degree or prior government contracting experience is required. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older with legal capacity to execute an independent contractor agreement. International applicants are considered only where permitted under domestic contracting and cross-border payment regulations. To Apply: Submit your application through LinkedIn with a brief note detailing your weekly availability, time zone, and comfort level with outbound supplier phone calls.