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Technical Sales Rep in Chicago($150K 1st Year)

Our client is a precision equipment leader in analytical instruments, metrology, and test measurement equipment for a variety of manufacturing industries. (Selling to Aerospace, Government, Environmental, etc.....Our employees work every day providing product and software solutions that help customers increase manufacturing productivity and maintain capital equipment and facilities. Our product solutions include measurement products, ultrasonic testing equipment XRF/XRD analytical instruments and other related technologies.

The Successful Sales candidate will have 1-3 years of Technical Sales experience. Any type of Bachelors Degree works. Business or Engineering majors are helpful

Job Duties:

* Proactively schedule sales calls with potential customers to demonstrate the value of Products

* Manage customer relationships at all levels and departments to maximize customer spending.

* Maintain a high level of customer activity to maximize the sales pipeline and increase closing percentages.

* Create and execute focused industry and account specific sales campaigns.

* Lead the strategic and tactical selling plan for converting customers

* Use the technical specialists and market specialists in a creative way to demonstrate to customers the important solutions and support are the best choice.

* Creating and implementing a sales growth plan for the assigned territory and accounts.

* Continuously learn new sales skills product applications and territory management techniques.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline or equivalent sales experience is helpful

* Must be able to travel approximately 40% of the time in the territory. Maybe 6-7 nights overnight in typical month traveling in the Iowa, Missouri and Illinois area. Most of time each month will be in Chicago, and Northern Illinois.

* Ability to understand how industrial machinery and manufacturing works to be able to solve customer application problems.

* Proven history of success in a business to business environment.

At Noratel Group, we design and manufacture customised transformers and wound magnetic components that power critical technologies across renewable energy, healthcare, transportation, and industrial automation. For more than a century, Noratel has been trusted for engineering excellence, reliability, and customer-focused solutions that perform where it matters most.

With more than 2,200 employees worldwide, Noratel operates production facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America. One of these is Shape LLC, located in Addison, Illinois, and part of Noratel’s Magnetics Cluster. Shape specialises in mission-critical, custom electrical transformers for demanding equipment manufacturers - combining the strength of a global group with the agility and collaboration of a local team.

Driven by: Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Excellence (PACTE), we foster a workplace where people support one another and consistently strive for high standards.

These values shape how we work every day and they guide the way we build our teams. To support continued operational excellence at our Shape LLC site in Addison, IL, we are now looking for a Procurement Manager who combines structure, ownership, and a hands-on mindset with a collaborative approach.

This is a hands-on, operational role focused on ensuring reliable material availability, strong supplier partnerships, and cost-effective procurement practices that support production continuity.

The successful candidate will be a structured and proactive professional, comfortable managing purchasing workflows, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring inventory, and collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Material Management

• Manage daily purchasing activities, including PO creation, confirmations, follow-up, and delivery tracking
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and indirect supplies
• Maintain accurate ERP data (pricing, lead times, MOQ, supplier details)
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with Production Planning to avoid shortages or excess stock

Supplier Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and identify new sourcing opportunities as needed
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness)
• Support resolution of supply disruptions and quality issues

Cost Control & Negotiation

• Identify and support cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation and improved purchasing terms
• Monitor price developments, market trends, and BOM cost impacts
• Track and report Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

Process, Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain purchasing records, contracts, certifications, quotations, and supplier files
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and purchasing guidelines
• Support implementation of Kanban or vendor-managed inventory solutions where applicable

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support Engineering during NPI activities and RFQ/RFP processes
• Work closely with Operations to manage demand variability and supply continuity
• Partner with Finance on invoice discrepancies and supplier payment alignment
• Coordinate with Quality on supplier evaluations and corrective actions

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report key procurement KPIs (OTD, inventory levels, MOQ adherence, PPV)
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on lead time reduction and supply stability
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Operations on risks, shortages, and supplier performance

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and inventory management
• Proven negotiation skills and working knowledge of contracts and commercial terms
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• ERP experience required (Sage 500 is a plus)
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Highly organised, dependable, and disciplined in follow-up
• Professional, ethical, and results-oriented

What we offer

• A hands-on procurement role with real ownership and visible impact on daily manufacturing operations
• Employment in a stable, well-established manufacturing company within a global industrial group
• A collaborative site environment, supported by the resources and expertise of the Noratel Group
• Close cross-functional cooperation with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance
• A culture driven by clear values (PACTE), accountability, and continuous improvement
• Compensation range of $100,000–$120,000, aligned with role scope and experience
• Healthcare coverage and a Paid Time Off (PTO) plan

At Shape, you’ll find the closeness of a local team with the strength of an international group.

Here, your work will matter - for our people, for our company, and for the industries we serve.

Ready to take ownership of procurement in a hands-on manufacturing environment? Apply today and help shape the future of Shape LLC within the Noratel Group.

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Sourcing Manager – Aluminum Extrusions, Castings & Steel Products

James Hardie Building Products

Location: Chicago, IL

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

This position is based at our offices in downtown Chicago. An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of aluminum extrusions, powder coating, castings, fabricated metals, and other products. This role is critical to developing a resilient, cost-effective, and globally competitive supply base. You’ll work cross-functionally to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and improve supplier performance across multiple commodities. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term sourcing strategy while driving immediate value through tactical execution and supplier collaboration. You'll join a team that values smart thinking, bold action, and continuous growth—both for the business and for your career.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies for aluminum extrusions and other assigned commodities in alignment with business goals and global market conditions.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate current and potential domestic and international suppliers based on total cost, quality, capability, and capacity.
• Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities.
• Manage supplier negotiations focused on long-term value: pricing, terms, payment schedules, rebates, lead times, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; drive continuous improvement via performance reviews, scorecards, and structured feedback.
• Analyze cost structures, supply chain risks, and industry dynamics to drive sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of materials.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) and oversee contracts to ensure total cost optimization and performance assurance.
• Project manage Sourcing and VA/VE projects to implementation
• Monitor inventory levels and internal purchasing tendencies to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and support cost reduction targets.
• Champion process improvements and implement tools that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on aluminum extrusions and steel items.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong technical knowledge of sourcing systems, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems (JDE experience is a plus).
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE.
• Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Travel may be required up to 35% for supplier visits and strategic meetings.

Performance Milestones

• First 90 Days:
• Gain full understanding of commodity spend and supplier landscape
• Begin building relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Align on immediate cost and improvement goals
• First 6 Months:
• Deliver a 12-month category strategy
• Identify and launch key value-engineering or cost-reduction initiatives
• Support supplier performance scorecards initiatives and QBRs
• First Year:
• Own and lead aluminum extrusion sourcing strategy across the organization
• Lead strategic projects delivering measurable cost savings
• Build a project pipeline for ongoing improvements and risk mitigation
• Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets

The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit The AZEK Company’s acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.

Join us in shaping the future of our business!

AI Strategist

Senior Director, Consulting & Delivery

Level & Department

The honest version of what's happening in enterprise AI in the middle market ($100M - $2B) right now is messy. Most organizations know they need to move. Very few have the leadership that can operate fluently at both ends of the problem… the C-suite conversation about investment rationale and the engineering conversation about whether the architecture can actually support what was just promised.

That gap is expensive and we've seen it in every sector we work in. It shows up the same way every time: smart strategy work that doesn't connect to anything deployable, or capable technical teams building things that never get funded or adopted.

The Principal AI Strategist role exists to close that gap on our most important engagements.

THE ROLE

What this position actually does

You are the senior-most strategy and delivery mind on a client engagement. You hold the intellectual and commercial thread across the entire lifecycle from the first diagnostic conversation through to a working AI system in production and the expansion that follows when the client realizes it's changing something real.

You are not the person who manages the team to do the thinking… you are responsible for the most strategic form of that thinking. You shape the strategy, challenge the architecture, own the executive relationship, and are personally accountable for whether the engagement creates measurable business value.

The title is Principal AI Strategist because that's the actual job. The level is Senior Director because that reflects the scope, accountability, and authority this role carries inside Quantum Rise and in front of clients.

OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES

The intellectual framework you'll work inside

Quantum Rise operates from a set of principles we call Consulting 2.0. They define how engagements are structured, how we challenge client assumptions, and what we hold ourselves accountable to.

Think like an investor, not a technologist

AI value is relative to each client’s own goals / circumstances and capital is precious. We anchor every engagement to strategy → value streams → enterprise value. We don't start with use cases. We start with where the business makes and loses money, and work backward to where AI creates leverage.

• Map to where the work actually happens: We go to L4–L5 process depth where the task-level execution that explains KPI performance and reveals where AI readiness actually exists.
• Diagnose before prescribing: We use structured diagnostic lenses (process, data, systems) to move from visible symptoms to root causes.
• Data reality bounds AI ambition: What AI can reliably do is determined by the strength of the data foundation (architecture, integration, quality, consumption) not by model choice.
• Not all AI systems are created equal: Machine learning, LLMs, and agents introduce different capabilities, constraints, and operational trade-offs. Enterprise-ready agents specifically require probabilistic reasoning balanced with deterministic rules, structure, guardrails, and human oversight.
• Risk is predictable: Enterprise AI risk falls into defined categories: data privacy, bias, explainability, and governance. Principles define what good looks like; governance establishes ownership, decision rights, and escalation.
• Execution credibility matters as much as technical ambition: “Crawl”and MVP solutions that are in production beat “Run” enterprise-wide solutions that aren't.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What you own

Client strategy and delivery

• Lead end-to-end engagement execution from strategy and diagnostic through deployment and commercial expansion
• Run executive discovery sessions translating ambiguous business problems into structured AI investment rationales
• Build the business case with the rigor of an investor, not the optimism of a vendor: quantified value, honest constraints, sequenced roadmap
• Own the relationship with C-suite and senior client stakeholders as a peer, not a service provider

Technical leadership

• Apply working fluency in LLMs, agentic workflows, RAG architecture, and data infrastructure to make real design decisions ensuring the original business value is obtained
• Collaborate with engineering to challenge, refine, and pressure-test solutions against production realities
• Define AI product roadmaps that are incrementally value generating, governed, measured, and adopted

Firm development

• Identify capability and offering gaps where Quantum Rise can build durable competitive advantage
• Build reusable delivery IP (frameworks, playbooks, diagnostic tools) that improve every engagement that follows
• Develop and mentor the next generation of AI consultants on what it means to operate at the intersection of AI strategy and delivery
• Contribute to business development through the quality of your work and the depth of your client relationships

THE PROFILE

Who fits here

person who thrives in this role has a particular combination that's genuinely rare and we'd rather name it honestly than let both sides waste time discovering the mismatch.

Dimension: What this looks like in practice

Role identity: You think of yourself as a strategist who builds things, not a consultant who advises on them.

Technical depth: Hands-on with LLMs and agentic coding. You've debugged a pipeline at some point and don't need to be reminded why hallucination is an enterprise risk.

Business fluency: You can translate AI capability into a CFO-ready investment case without losing the technical precision that makes it credible.

Delivery record: 12+ years in management consulting or technical advisory with real end-to-end accountability from scoping through go-live. You are hyper customer service oriented.

Sector context: You have meaningfully operated across 3 discrete sectors learning to how effectively understand how money is actually made, customer and demand dynamics, how work gets done, regulatory constraints, etc.

Education: Engineering, CS, or MIS undergraduate foundation. MBA preferred. The combination matters and what makes the translation instinct natural. What matters is the ability to translate value creation into technology and vice versa.

Working style: You reach for the AI tool first because it's genuinely how you think and not just because we’re an AI consultancy.

BENEFITS

What we offer

• Competitive base salary + variable compensation tied to individual and company performance
• Equity options
• BCBS health, vision, and dental
• 401(k) with discretionary annual match
• FSA, DCA, commuter, and L&D stipends
• Unlimited PTO + paid holidays + paid sick time

This full-time in-person position will include working as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager for projects in the Chicago market. There will also be opportunities to work with Structural Engineer clients in the materials evaluation of existing structures and on Geotechnical Investigations including in the field, performing high tech in-situ testing with equipment such as the Texam Pressuremeter. Duties will be split approximately 70% CMT Project Manager and 30% Engineering. The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include soliciting and bidding on new projects, managing project timelines, supervising inspection processes, ensuring that technicians have the tools to be successful on their projects, liaising with clients, and optimizing logistics for construction materials testing. The Project Manager will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals efficiently. Being a small business, it is expected that duties will be broad and may shift quickly depending on immediate needs.

Qualifications

5 years minimum experience in the Construction Industry.

IL Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Strong expertise in Project Management, including bidding, planning, execution, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables.

Possess an ACI Grade 1 Field Technician certification or the ability to obtain quickly.

Experience with Expediting and Logistics Management to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and resources.

Good communication skills and outgoing nature, interested in cultivating long-term client relationships and responding quickly to Client communications.

Relevant capabilities in Inspection processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Additional skills in team collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.

Proficiency in software and tools, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in the construction or related industry being advantageous.

As FTL is a signatory to the IUOE Local 150, an understanding of Union labor is beneficial.

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5+ years of Construction experience

Are you an experienced litigation attorney with a background in construction or complex business disputes who is seeking a fully remote role without sacrificing the quality or sophistication of your work? Do you want to collaborate with seasoned litigators on high-exposure matters while enjoying the flexibility of a remote practice? Are you looking for a firm that values excellence, trust, and long-term professional growth?

If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Scion Legal has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a respected and well-established multi-office law firm with a strong presence across the Southwest and Western United States. The firm is seeking a Construction and Business Litigation Attorney to support its Irvine, California office, with the role structured as fully remote.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

This is a compelling opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented attorney with 2 to 7 years of experience to join a sophisticated construction and business litigation practice in a fully remote capacity. Attorneys in this group handle complex, high-value matters and work closely with experienced partners, clients, and insurance carriers across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions.

Despite the remote structure, attorneys are fully integrated into case teams and entrusted with meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Represent clients in complex construction and business litigation matters
• Handle disputes involving design professionals, contractors, manufacturers, developers, and property owners
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery responses
• Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appellate matters
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and insurers throughout the lifecycle of construction projects, including claims guidance during active design and construction
• Work on matters involving large-scale infrastructure, public works, and commercial developments such as transportation projects, healthcare facilities, hospitality properties, utilities, and residential developments
• Collaborate remotely with partners and litigation teams while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism

WHAT YOU BRING

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2 to 7 years of experience in construction law, complex litigation, or business litigation
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Prior experience working with insurance carriers or insured clients is strongly preferred
• Ability to manage matters independently in a remote environment while contributing effectively to a team-based practice

COMPENSATION AND REMOTE STRUCTURE

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 to $190,000, depending on experience and overall fit
• Fully remote role aligned with the Irvine, California office
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value litigation and nationally significant construction projects
• Collaborative culture with experienced trial attorneys and meaningful mentorship
• Clear long-term growth and advancement potential

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-regarded construction and business litigation practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote role tied to a premier Southern California office.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national, award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

HIRING NOW | Personal Injury Litigation Attorney | Plaintiff | Up to $200k+ DOE | Hybrid (Irvine / OC) | Mission-Driven + Award-Winning

We’re representing an award-winning, plaintiffs-only personal injury firm in Southern California that’s built a major reputation for client wins, strong culture, and real trial work — not just quick volume settlements.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced PI litigator who wants serious case responsibility, strong internal support, and a firm that lives its values daily.

Highlights:

• Plaintiff-Only (No Defense Work) - Advocate for victims of negligence and wrongful death—100% plaintiff-side.

• Mission + Values-Led Culture - Radical authenticity, relentless pursuit of results, ownership, respect, growth mindset, unwavering integrity.

• Trial Runway / Trial-Ready Work - Take cases the distance when warranted—build real deposition, motion, and courtroom strength.

• Structured Support (Operate at the Top of Your License) - In-house investigators, medical records team, litigation support, and experienced paralegals.

• Serious Case Mix - Auto, premises, catastrophic injury, products, wrongful death—high-value matters that sharpen negotiation leverage.

• Growth Platform - Rapidly expanding firm with meaningful advancement potential and professional development/CLE support.

The Role: Plaintiff PI Litigation Attorney

• Own cases from inception through settlement (and trial, where needed), including:
• Case investigation (liability + damages)
• Drafting/filing litigation documents, discovery disputes, and law & motion
• Handling MSJ oppositions, depositions, and court appearances
• Negotiating settlements and delivering outstanding client service
• First-chair trial work (for the right candidate)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base: $200k+ DOE
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• Medical insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 10 days PTO + 6 sick days
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match
• Training/continuing education budget
• Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party)
• Laptop refresh every 3 years (then it becomes yours)
• Bonus: discretionary / firm-performance based

What You’ll Bring

• Licensed and in good standing in-state
• 7+ years plaintiff PI litigation with a trial focus
• First-chair trial experience strongly preferred
• Excellent writing, research, and litigation skills (motions, depos, MSJ work)
• Proven track record managing high-volume/high-value files

Location / Work Model

Hybrid – Irvine, CA (OC) - Full-time role with hybrid schedule.

Apply Confidentially

Email your resume:

(Confidential conversation first — book a time my diary using my link: working/work at home options are available for this role.