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Position Summary

This position is responsible for executing compound development projects as a part of the Technology R&D Materials organization. The position is located at the Indianapolis Technology Center.

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the Polymer and Compounding Manager, this position is responsible for leading compound development projects and is accountable for communication and delivery of results to the broader Technology team. The R&D Materials Senior Engineer will apply a systematic and designed experimental approach to develop new polymeric compounds and evaluate changes in material performance prior to commercial scale-up in our manufacturing plants.

Specific Job Duties

• Leads or supports cross-functional project teams in production-scale compounding and prototype processing trials within the applicable Prysmian manufacturing facility associated with compound development projects.
• Drives cost reduction and enhanced performance compound development from bench scale to commercialization.
• Investigates and applies new polymer and additive technologies from a variety of suppliers.
• Leverages polymers and materials experience to identify and execute projects which improve compound/cable Sustainability and carbon footprint.
• Works to tight deadlines as well as contributing to longer term R&D projects.
• Coordinates laboratory experiments through Technical Service Requests.
• Works independently and provides guidance to R&D Materials laboratory technicians in order to complete project tasks.
• Creates and modifies compound specifications (including relevant raw material codes in HFA and SAP) to support the production of new or existing compounds
• Prepares informative and accurate technical reports.
• Updates and maintains records/database on compound changes or modifications.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to work as an individual or within a team
• Sound technical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization
• Motivated, self-starter

Education

• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of a B.S. degree in Chemical or Polymer Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

Qualified candidates for the R&D Materials Senior Engineer position should possess at least 3 years of experience with demonstrated expertise as follows:

• Hands on experience with Polymer Compound development and processing
• Good understanding of Structure Property Relationships of Polymer blends
• Proven track record of delivering projects and communicating results
• Previous experience with Polymer Compound development in the wire & cable industry preferred

Supply Manager, Sourcing, Raw & Direct Materials, Manufacturing

Denver CO.

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Competitive Salary [about $116K] Bonus, Full & Comprehensive Benefits, World Class Manufacturer

The Category Manager – Direct Materials is accountable for developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity across s operations. This role leads complex, multi‑facility sourcing initiatives; drives supplier performance and capability development; and partners closely with R&D, Product Management, and operations teams to deliver measurable business results.

• Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Performance

• Develop and execute data‑driven sourcing strategies for resale product categories to improve cost structure, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier value.
• Build and maintain robust should‑cost models to guide negotiations, evaluate pricing proposals, and support long‑term cost optimization.
• Deliver year‑over‑year cost savings through structured negotiations, supplier workshops, competitive bidding, value engineering, and supply‑base rationalization.
• Monitor and report category performance using monthly scorecards, KPIs, and executive‑level updates.

Project & Supplier Management

• Lead multi‑functional project teams—spanning R&D, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Quality—to qualify new suppliers, onboard new products, and support product innovation initiatives.
• Drive supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities, improve quality, and ensure long‑term alignment with business objectives.
• Manage contracts across the resale category, ensuring compliance, performance tracking, and timely renewals.
• Identify and implement process improvements that streamline supply chain operations and eliminate inefficiencies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary commercial interface for internal stakeholders across facilities, ensuring seamless communication, alignment, and timely issue resolution.
• Partner with R&D and Product Managers to evaluate alternative materials, support new product development, and enable sustainable sourcing decisions.

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of resale products to facilities by proactively identifying risks, developing contingency plans, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct root‑cause analyses for supply disruptions and lead corrective‑action initiatives in partnership with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain or related experience, 3 of which should be experience sourcing with a major organization.
• CPSM certification desirable.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience with should‑cost modeling and cost‑analysis techniques.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, working knowledge of contract development, contract law.
• Working knowledge of commodity management principles and e‑sourcing tools.
• Experience with SAP/similar ERP system; proficient: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and lead cross‑functional projects to successful outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including presenting to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, strategic‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with openness to feedback, mentoring, and continuous improvement.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Experience managing $20M in spend

Contract experience. Sourcing direct materials for a manufacturing company

Candidate Details: 5+ to 7 years’ experience

Seniority Level – Associate/Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Screening Questions:

Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

Ideal Candidate: Candidate must come from another manufacturing company where they are sourcing raw or direct materials.

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Title: Procurement Material Planner

Compensation: $85K–95K

Location: North Phoenix, AZ (85083)

We are seeking a Procurement Material Planner to support a rapidly expanding highly advanced manufacturing operation in North Phoenix.

This is an excellent opportunity for junior career professionals OR new graduates with degrees in supply chain, data science, engineering, or related fields who want to advance their careers in a rapidly growing, innovative industry!

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with global suppliers, analyzing large data sets, and supporting end‑to‑end material planning for high‑volume production.

Position Overview

You will play a key role in ensuring materials arrive on time to support complex manufacturing schedules. This includes planning, forecasting, supplier coordination, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

The team is growing significantly over the next year, offering strong long‑term growth and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate production forecasts into accurate procurement and material plans
• Manage material availability across multiple categories with long lead times
• Work directly with global suppliers, including frequent coordination with overseas partners
• Analyze large data sets to drive decisions around cost, supply, and delivery
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions when needed
• Support digital procurement tools, analytics, and automation initiatives
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and operations teams
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks for critical materials
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance planning efficiency

Required Experience

• 1–3 years of experience preferred
• New grads with relevant degrees and internship experience will be considered
• Familiarity with global operations or international supplier coordination
• Ability to manage global production lead times (2–3+ months) and high‑volume planning
• Strong analytical, data‑driven approach to problem‑solving
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, or high‑tech industries
• Strong understanding of procurement planning and supplier compliance
• Ability to handle large datasets and extract actionable insights from data
• Team‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship
• Candidates MUST be able to work fully on‑site in Phoenix, AZ
• Highly cross‑functional, fast‑paced, and globally integrated environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Income protection programs
• PTO and paid holidays
• Long‑term growth as the planning team continues to expand

Interested in Learning More?

Send your resume to: with the subject line "Procurement Material Planner"

Company Description

Tarr, LLC is a full-service independent distributor of chemicals, dedicated to superior service and innovation. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional facilities in the Pacific Northwest and Phoenix, the company provides tailored solutions to customers across the western U.S. and the Pacific Rim. Tarr delivers 95% of orders through its own fleet, ensuring efficiency and reliability. As a founding member of OmniChem and an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, Tarr prioritizes quality and environmental safety. With over half a century of expertise, Tarr remains committed to being a leading independent chemical distributor on the West Coast.

Role Description

Perform duties necessary to monitor accurate tracking and valuation of product inventory. Includes other duties related to inventory consisting of reporting, analysis, and support and training for other staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Inventory Master file and ensuring compliance to policy and procedure. Reviewing for consistency and identification of discontinued products.
• System Administration for the Warehousing and Manufacturing Modules of the ERP.
• Data Extraction from ERP System for Inventory Transactions and Troubleshooting.
• Set up of new process in ERP system for tracking of Inventory. System enhancements, updates, and conversions.
• Prepares and directs routine cycle counts of specific inventory products and consumable supply items. This includes all ethanol inventories required for external reporting compliance at least monthly.
• Directs full physical count of all inventories (Finished Good, Raw Materials, Packaging, and Consumable Supply Items) on a scheduled basis. Reconciles physical count to perpetual count in accounting system. Requires travel to facilities.
• Research with operations reported or identified inventory discrepancies to determine root cause and process improvements for product quantities and costing.
• Responsible to determine the need to make adjusting transactions to correct inventory balances, correcting either on hand quantities and/or average cost as needed, ensuring lot numbers and representation in transaction history is properly documented.
• Prepares and reviews the Dead Stock/Slow Moving/NC Report and works with operations to formulate a game plan for the use or disposal of the products.
• Responsible for maintenance of product formulas and their revisions in the ERP system at the direction of production, sales, and/or quality control. This includes the listing of specific work instructions and process/product related notations.
• Responsible for understanding tracking and reporting requirements of TTB and preparation of monthly ethanol flow reports.
• Sets up new products, blend products and packaging items applying standard procedures for required fields in ERP system. Verifies that existing product codes do not already exist and explores other options like the addition of a formula version or a customer-product as an alternative. Distributes product information and product codes to sales, purchasing, compliance and customer service.
• Routinely reviews labor and overhead costing rates and application to production formulas. Through observation and discussion with operations and sales personnel, tracks and analyze the labor, analytical costs, other consumable elements associated with completion of production activities.
• Confers and coordinates with CFO and other interested parties to prepare for absorption rate changes.
• Provides training, support and backup as needed to employees interacting with inventory transactions from Receiving to Invoicing, and product returns for all facilities.
• Audits inventory related transactions to ensure proper recording in system, to include receivers, production posting, location transfers, lot identification and labeling.
• Works with various departments, including Purchasing, Production, Accounts Payable and General Ledger to resolve inventory processing questions and issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify when more information is required and where processes can be improved.
• Assists Sales and Management with various reports and information when needed for gross margin impact.
• Monthly Inv Variance/PPV/Disposal/Freight Variance Recons
• Must comply with all company safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Works within the Tarr Systems Manual built upon the framework of ISO 9001 Quality Management System and Responsible Distribution Process requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

This description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, nor should it be construed as giving exclusive title to every function described.

Qualifications

• Accounting Education – minimum two-year associates degree or equivalent work experience with perpetual computerized inventory and product costing.
• Work experience with inventory management systems in automated lot-controlled batch manufacturing environment, where troubleshooting inventory accuracy and standard product costing were prevalent responsibilities.
• Intermediate to Excellent skills with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and outlook email required. Extracting Data from Tables, creating Pivot Tables, VLookups.
• Experience with ERP Systems, integrated computer systems to include order entry, inventory control, and production modules is required.
• Previous experience and knowledge of excise taxes preferred.
• Willing to travel to other sites or conferences on a scheduled basis.
• Requires solid math aptitude, calculating avg unit cost and conversion factors.
• Must possess problem-solving, troubleshooting, and accounting reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision while handling multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and utilize time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with an acumen for accuracy and thoroughness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and etiquette over the phone, email, meetings, and individually with others.
• Chemical product knowledge preferred and/or a willingness to learn required.
• Positive, personable, demonstrating a professional demeanor and appearance.

Category Manager - Raw Materials

Las Vegas, NV (onsite) or Fort Worth, TX

We are currently looking to hire a Category Manager – Raw Materials for our client, a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer supporting advanced manufacturing, electrification, and next-generation technologies. Their materials play a critical role across automation, energy, transportation, and other asset-intensive markets, helping strengthen domestic supply chains.

This role is well suited for an experienced category management or strategic sourcing professional who has supported direct materials or commodity sourcing in industrial environments. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical raw materials while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.

What You’ll Do:

• Own and execute category strategies for raw materials supporting manufacturing and processing operations
• Lead sourcing activities including supplier identification, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract execution
• Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, and supply risks to support informed sourcing decisions
• Develop cost models, total cost of ownership analyses, and business cases to drive value creation
• Partner cross-functionally to forecast demand and support production and capital project requirements
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify and mitigate supply risks through contingency planning, dual sourcing, and inventory strategies
• Maintain accurate pricing, supplier, and contract data within procurement and ERP systems
• Prepare and present sourcing strategies, performance metrics, and risk assessments to leadership

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within manufacturing, chemicals, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• Experience managing direct material or commodity categories
• Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier evaluation
• Proven negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders in fast-paced operational settings

In return, you’ll join a growing industrial organization where sourcing decisions directly impact operations and long-term performance. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to complex supply chains, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to

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

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

It is all about learning and growing. Our Insurance Professional role may be a new career for you. There’s a lot to learn, but the journey is mapped out and USAA is willing to invest in you! Our comprehensive, fully paid six-month training program includes all training materials, class discussions, hands-on training, e-learning modules, and the instructor led guidance will help you to support our membership independently. We also pay for all licensing costs! We have new training classes starting every month.

Our in-office development program provides the training you need and the encouragement to create a proactive and independent support style to service our membership. After six months in-office, you’ll have the opportunity to work offsite 2 days a week. The actual onsite days are settled between each employee and their manager. This schedule may require working evenings up to 8:00PM Local Time to include a permanent Saturday or Sunday. These roles include a shift differential of 15% for hours worked after 6:00pm EST and any hours worked on Saturday or Sunday. Military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

As part of our licensing training program, you are required to obtain a property and casualty license for your state of residency by your third week of employment. We provide all study materials and pay for up to 3 licensing exam attempts. During your first 90 days, we will also provide you with resources to acquire additional state licenses to better serve our members.

We are currently seeking dedicated insurance professionals to work in both Tampa Offices New Tampa: 17200 Commerce Park Blvd and Brandon: 9527 Delaney Creek Blvd for future insurance opportunities in 2026. As an Insurance Professional, you'll work within defined guidelines to provide customer service, sales, and retention activities for multiple USAA Property & Casualty personal line products. You will assist members with new and existing USAA policies to deepen their relationship with the company. Representatives interact with our members across multiple contact channels to provide members adequate coverage and advice to help ensure their financial security.

What you'll do:

• Maximize Property & Casualty sales potential by expertly handling member inquiries, identifying cross-selling opportunities, and providing exceptional service through various communication channels.
• Apply developing knowledge of personal lines' insurance to assist members with foundational to moderately complex quotes, binding new business, rating, policy, billing, payment, underwriting, contract and coverage provisions, and premium changes for insurance products and services. Also, maintain respective trailing documents for all states.
• Identify, evaluate and understand member needs to consistently provide complete and accurate advice and solutions for insurance products and services. Provide detailed issue diagnosis while minimizing member transfers, escalations and call backs.
• Efficiently operate in a contact center environment and navigate multiple systems and programs while maintaining an engaging member interaction that may occur across multiple channels.
• Maintain required Property & Casualty license and state registrations.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to provide exceptional sales for our members by communicating clearly and professionally by phone, and email to process information related to insurance products
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task, while navigating through multiple business applications
• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of insurance regulatory and compliance requirements
• Acquire Property & Casualty license and state registrations before hire (USAA provides licensing prep course, licenses and state exam fees up to three attempts.)

What sets you apart:

• 1 year of customer contact experience in a needs-based sales environment
• 6 months experience frequently communicating (minimum 60 percent of the time) with customers by phone, e-mail, and/or face to face
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Salary: The hiring range for this position is:$45,010 - $46,010.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Category: Production / Manufacturing

Rate: $19.50 USD per hour

Glass facility Schofield, WI 54476, USA

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get To Do

The Material Handler is focused on handling glass pieces and rotate them through the various phases of the tempering, laminating, cutting, or shipping processes and reports to the Department Supervisor.

This role is perfect for an individual with a strong attention to detail particularly in areas of safety, quality, and efficiency, strong work ethic and the ability to work well in a team environment. A vital member of the Production Team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Move glass product from tables, rolling racks, delivery trucks, or wood crates for eight or more hours, daily
• Transport of materials including glass from one position/location to another in an effort to expedite the production process
• Quality inspection, operating equipment, and/or manually maneuvering equipment
• Utilize a tape measure to ensure product is within the product specifications
• Maintain a safe and clean work area

What We Are Looking For

• Must be at least 18 years of age and be able to work safely in a manufacturing environment
• Must understand units of measurement and be able to perform general mathematical equations
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal direct supervision
• Regular and predictable attendance, the safe performance of tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.