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WTS Energy is looking for a Material Manager who will oversee all Material Management activities across construction projects, ensuring traceability, accuracy, and compliance with both corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on, site-based position where you’ll help build the material management process from the ground up.

Requirements:

• Managing goods receipt and issue (P2P process: PO, delivery notes, invoices)
• Ensuring accurate inventory tracking and adjustments
• Being present on site during material deliveries and verifying documentation
• Monitoring yard storage and applying best material storage practices (no traditional warehouse)
• Tracking and improving material and warehouse KPIs
• Uploading, scanning, and maintaining records in JDE ERP
• Working closely with site teams to introduce structured material management processes
• Supporting one project initially, with the opportunity to expand across multiple projects as the organization grows

Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in Material Management for construction or infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in JDE ERP (JD Edwards) for purchasing, tracking, and cost control
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive)
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Strong cross-functional coordination with Project, Cost Control, and Operations teams
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Italian or Spanish a plus

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Material Manager looking to join a world-class infrastructure project team.

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Senior Category Manager - Raw Materials

Hybrid | Chicago, Dallas, Nashville or major operating hubs

Our client is seeking a Senior Category Manager - Raw Materials to own one of the most critical and high‑visibility spend categories across their building materials business.

This is a high‑influence role with direct exposure to senior leadership, major global suppliers, and a rapidly expanding North American footprint. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, excel at negotiation and supplier strategy, and want to shape the future of a multibillion‑dollar supply chain, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do

• Lead sourcing strategy for $400M in raw materials spend and influence a broader $700M chemical and metals portfolio.
• Drive cost savings, supply stability, and total cost of ownership improvements across critical "A‑category" materials.
• Build, qualify, and expand a resilient global supply base, including reshoring and supplier growth in the US., Mexico, and Canada.
• Own high‑stakes negotiations, RFQs, supplier selection, and long‑term agreements.
• Monitor global market trends, cost drivers, and supply risk; deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner closely with plant operations, R&D, finance, marketing, and legal to support production continuity and innovation.
• Support rapid business growth, including integrating new suppliers and materials from upcoming M&A activity.
• Enhance supplier performance through audits, development programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize SAP and procurement systems to maintain accurate data, contracts, and material setups.

What You Bring

• 8-10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in chemical or raw material sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• Strong negotiation capabilities with a proven record of cost savings and commercial excellence.
• Global sourcing experience, ideally including reshoring and supply base expansion.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in building materials, chemicals, automotive, or related industries is a plus.
• Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.

Why This Role Is a Big Deal

• You'll oversee the most critical and highest‑impact material category in the company.
• Significant organizational growth is underway (both organic and M&A) with a fast track toward larger leadership roles (including potential Director opportunities).
• High visibility across procurement, operations, and senior executive teams.
• Opportunity to directly influence a multibillion‑dollar business targeting transformational expansion in the next 18 months.

Work Environment & Travel

• Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite
• Travel: Heavy during initial onboarding to plant sites, then approx. 20%, including two international trips per year

Facilities and Business Operations:

The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Please visit us at: or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity:

Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Materials Handler II at the UCF Downtown campus. The Materials Handler II is responsible for supporting daily operations by receiving, processing, and delivering materials, supplies, and packages to university departments. This role also maintains the Receiving Bay and assists other Receiving, Stores, and Surplus staff as needed.

Responsibilities:

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• Receive and unload incoming shipments.

  
  

• Verify accuracy of deliveries by comparing packing slips with purchase orders.

  
  

• Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and/or log inventory for processing.

  
  

• Inspect incoming materials for damage or defects and record discrepancies.

  
  

• Notify supervisor and/or recipient of any issues with shipments.

  
  

• Deliver materials and packages to requesting university departments.

  
  

• Obtain authorized signatures for delivered items.

  
  

• Maintain department databases and prepare routine reports.

  
  

• File shipping and receiving records in an organized manner.

  
  

• Operate equipment such as dollies, pallet jacks, and forklifts as needed.

  
  

• Follow all departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards.

  
  

• Ensure proper care and use of tools, equipment, and supplies.

  
  

• Willingness or ability to obtain a forklift certification.

  
  

• Process or notify Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) regarding hazardous or universal waste shipments according to policy.

  
  

• Warehouse & Facility Maintenance.

  
  

• Organize and maintain the "Shop Stock" warehouse, including labeling items with part numbers and pricing when available.

  
  

• Keep the receiving area, warehouse, and service yard clean and orderly.

  
  

Additional Duties

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• Assist other Facilities Operations areas during staffing shortages or emergencies.

  
  

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experienceor an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, or materials handling in an institutional or industrial setting.

  
  

• Working knowledge of inventory control practices, including sorting, labeling, logging, and tracking materials.

  
  

• Familiarity with using warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, and forklifts (forklift certification preferred).

  
  

• Experience handling hazardous or universal waste or working within EH&S guidelines.

  
  

• Strong attention to detail when verifying packing slips, purchase orders, and shipment accuracy.

  
  

• Ability tomaintainorganized, clean, and efficient workspaces, including receiving bays and warehouse areas.

  
  

The most successful candidates maypossessthe following qualities:

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• Proficiency with basic computer applications and database systems used for inventory, order tracking, and recordkeeping.

  
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide courteous, professional service to campus departments.

  
  

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fastpaced environment.

  
  

• Previousexperience in a facilities, operations, orlogisticsdepartment within a university or similar organization.

  
  

Health Assessment Required:

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $14 to $17. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

  
  

• Retirement savings options

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

  
  

• Education assistance

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

  
  

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Veteran's Preference:

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit

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Education: High School education or GED preferred.

Experience: OSHA Forklift and HAZMAT certification a plus

What you'll be doing:

Warehouse material handlers' essential duties are to perform various tasks in the warehouse such as but not limited to:

• Inbound: Unload trucks, trailers, containers of freight, counting products, compare to manifest to check all shipments for damage, infestation, or production code dates. Material handlers must report shortages, damages, and mis-shipments on appropriate forms. Also be able to sign for inbound shipments when necessary. All inbound shipments are moved safely to storage locations to be efficiently stacked as store merchandise.
• Order Picking: Ensure that the correct product number, quantity and type (lot, batch, serial number) of product are picked. Transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms with material handling equipment such as but not limited to fork trucks, cherry pickers, or pallet jacks. Materials handlers must be able to label, stencil, tag, mark orders, band, bundle, wrap, over-pack, and palletize as required.
• Outbound: Compare quantity, labeling and address with order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and correct. Assign signature for outbound as necessary. Efficiently move products, cartons and or pallets into trailers, rail cars or containers.
• Equipment: Maintain equipment in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Comply with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Inventory: Keep accurate records and reports. Assist in physical inventories and cycle counts. Ensure proper stock rotation. May key inventory adjustments in computer.
• Other Duties: Repack or re-box cases per customer instructions. Repair and consolidate damaged goods as required. Operate shrink-wrap machine. Charge forklift battery as needed; stack and or separate good from bad pallets when necessary; clean railcars, trailers, and truck docks, bays as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Must be comfortable working with animal carcasses or parts.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to use proper techniques to lift up to 75 pounds and be physically fit. The ability to follow directions with emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Must be able to use hands and feet simultaneously and for repetitive movements.
• Must have responsible work habits.
• Must be familiar with warehouse systems.
• Must be available to work any shift.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

• Pay Rate: $20/hr
• ONSITE
• TEMP role 2-8 weeks in duration

• Receive incoming shipments and verify materials against packing slips and purchase orders
• Stage and organize received materials in appropriate warehouse locations
• Support Kanban replenishment and cycle counting activities to maintain inventory accuracy
• Pick and stage materials for production orders to support manufacturing operations
• Maintain safe, organized work areas while following company safety procedures

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Flexible, adaptable
• Ability to prioritize work
• Basic computer, math, problem solving, and communication skills

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the world's largest biotechnology companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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