• Recommend and drive solutions through interaction with Brands and Asia functional groups. • Has deep knowledge of the entire footwear creation and manufacturing process from Tech Package receipt through commercialization and T2 activities. • Trouble shoot and recommend solutions as needed to ensure key factory activities are completed timely. • Ensure quality of development samples and meet milestone dates according to the published product creation calendar. • Maintain and track the commercialization timeline and additional reporting needs, and share out with FTW functional teams. • Ensure commercialization and T2 activities are carried out at the assigned factories with a focus on engineering for best productivity, product quality consistency, product integrity and performance in accordance with the brands policies and best practices. • Accountable for all development related activities in the nominated vendor ensuring that quality is being maintained to FTW standards, SOPs are being adhered to, and that “on time performance” obligations are being met. • Ensures VF CSR standards are being maintained and continually elevated for the betterment of people and the planet. • Executes VF Product strategic initiatives captured on OGSTM.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Ready to turn your contract expertise into mission impact? Apogee Engineering is hiring a Senior Contract Manager to lead end-to-end contract oversight for high‑visibility, complex projects supporting our government and commercial customers. If you live and breathe the FAR and its supplements, have a knack for organizing workstreams, spotting risks before they surface, and driving compliance with precision, you’ll thrive here. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, shape contracting strategy, and keep programs moving smoothly through every phase of the contract lifecycle. Bring your attention to detail and passion for mitigation—join Apogee and make a measurable difference on challenging, meaningful work. This is a full-time role in Beavercreek, OH, with hybrid flexibility for a couple of days per week or remote for someone not local. Responsibilities - Review complex solicitations and prepare a specialized and/or non-routine response for proposals, bids, and contract modifications. - Analyze significant and/or unique contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies and department procedures. - Provide contractual guidance to operations team members for appropriate Statement of Work. - Negotiate and manage nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, and vendor agreements. - Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiation team on complex contractual issues. - Analyze regulatory and contract trends for potential impact on business. - Function as a subject matter expert on selected areas and issues. - Provide convincing guidance to internal business teams on corporate goals and objectives related to contract activity. - Assist in new business pursuit and associated contract strategy. - Assist in identification, development, and implementation of new contract policies and procedures. - Participate in the development of business alliances and partnership agreements. - Review opportunities for conflicts of interest. - Communicate with internal and external stakeholders across business development, proposals, pricing, operations, contracting/legal, suppliers, and senior leadership. Qualifications - Must be a US citizen. - Bachelor's degree in business or other concentration. - Ten years of relevant business experience, with at least five years in defense contract management/administration. Preferred Experience - Secret Preferred clearance. - Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM). - Degree in business, Finance or Law. Additional Information - Location: Dayton, OH. - On-site/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid. - Travel: 0%-10%.

• Manage the procurement of products and services that align with Business Unit requirements and standards. • Solve complex problems with general direction from Management. • Provide advanced procurement services such as managing purchase orders and/or contracts with vendors. • Promote advanced procurement and generation of sustainable cost savings and inventory reduction savings. • Act as liaison between external suppliers and the Business Unit.

• To fulfill our mission, we are looking to hire a Product Owner (m/f/d) - Procurement as soon as possible. • You will be part of our large and motivated IT team and will help further develop the processes and software solutions around procurement and supply chain management. • Design and conceptualize, together with the team, sophisticated solutions for the areas of (strategic) procurement and supply chain management, including the management of complex purchasing conditions and rebates. • Manage the entire ordering process with our suppliers, always aiming to optimize transport costs, reduce waste, and improve availability. • Integration of our central warehouses. • Through requirements management you define the product backlogs and thereby develop the product strategy and vision. • Collect and analyze requirements from stakeholders and translate these business requirements into technical requirements. • Write and refine user stories and acceptance criteria so that an up-to-date and well-understood backlog is always available. • Plan and prioritize releases, including their schedules and contents, and ensure quality. • You make well-founded decisions that maximize product value and ensure stable operations. You are responsible for the integration and operation of external software solutions as well as the implementation of in-house developed solutions. • Close collaboration with development teams, relevant IT departments, and stakeholders is important to you, and you promote an open and transparent communication culture.