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Our industry leading client is hiring a Software Procurement Manager who will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate high‑impact contracts, and influence enterprise‑wide procurement decisions. An ideal candidate is someone who excels in supplier strategy, cross‑functional collaboration, and delivering measurable business value.

What You'll Do

• Lead large‑scale software and technology procurement negotiations
• Guide cross‑functional teams through RFP/RFQ/RFI processes
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and market dynamics
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers, including financial stability assessments
• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to define sourcing requirements
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives and present executive‑level recommendations
• Manage supplier performance and handle escalation issues
• Support enterprise adoption of new technologies, services, and tools

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of procurement contract negotiation and management experience
• 1+ year of experience with e‑procurement or contract management tools
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Solid understanding of the procure‑to‑pay (P2P) process

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Working Environment

• Hybrid schedule: four days onsite, one day remote
• Highly collaborative environment across procurement, finance, product, and technology teams

Procurement Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Berks County, PA (on-site)

The Procurement Manager opportunity is with a multi-billion dollar manufacturer with consistent growth, great company culture, and career development. This role will be responsible for systematic evaluations of commodities, spend, and suppliers in order to reduce risk and provide favorable value throughout the organization. Candidates should have a Bachelors degree and 5+ years of procurement/purchasing experience with a large organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies
• Managing daily procurement department activities, supervise staff, and allocate assignments
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, process, timelines, etc.
• Coordinating with inventory control to determine and management inventory requirements
• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications
• Project Management and continuous improvement of purchasing systems and processes; removes non-value added and manual tasks to achieve optimal performance
• Employee training on purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system
• Negotiates advantageous pricing, terms, warranties, delivery and handling obligations, and penalties for late delivery
• MRP System updated regarding order status, pricing, lead-times, delivery coordination, etc.
• Coordinates with Supplier development and quality to achieve cost of quality goals and reimbursement success
• Commodity Management support to achieve departmental goals including Supplier selection, RFP’s, RFQ’s for team evaluation
• Global risk management identification and research that could impact the supply, delivery, and customer demand
• Monitors and analyzes supplier performance, developing and implementing action plans to improve as needed
• Understand current industry and government regulations governing sustainability
• Reviews and evaluates pricing changes for company impact
• Participate on new product teams as required, coordinating supplier pre-approvals, quotes, and new product entry into the MRP system
• Manage the processing of invoices, packing lists and other order history documents
• Manage and trend base material Price Indices for various materials.
• Audits and pre-qualifies vendors in conjunction with the Supplier Quality group for company compliance with diversity goals, cGMP and ISO and other certification requirements
• Develops departmental KPI’s to ensure process control and continuous improvement
• Supervisory responsibilities including:
• In conjunction with Director of Procurement, hires and manages Procurement staff as assigned
• Administers everyday activities of purchasing staff and provide training to staff to ensure compliance to cGMP
• Conducts performance evaluation conversations and coaching
• Ensures compliance to all purchasing policies
• Analyze all vendor performance to improve purchasing process
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with suppliers and prepare reports for purchasing department and provide effective interface with all departments
• Monitors all purchasing activities and design various cost-effective methods according to demands
• Manages supplier contracts
• Supervises audit activities for departmental compliance with cGMP, ISO9001, IATF 16949 and all other certification requirements.
• Performs other duties as required by Management

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain/ Business/ Engineering or related field; equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered
• 5+ years of experience at a supervisory, management, or senior professional level role with emphasis on purchasing, procurement, or materials management
• Broad knowledge and understanding of business costing, economics, and commercial awareness
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, material specifications, pricing indices, etc.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills; builds positive working relationships with staff; can effectively lead, coach/mentor and develop clerical and support staff

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.

We are currently seeking an experienced leader to join our Procurement Leadership team as Director of Procurement - Packaging Sourcing & Engineering for North America. This person will partner with the VP of Procurement in cultivating a high performing organization, and will be responsible for leading our packaging sourcing and packaging engineering teams. You will be responsible for end-to-end Packaging execution across our various brands; driving sourcing strategy, design innovation, quality and product testing and evaluation. The Director will have the opportunity to both build new functions and manage our established teams as we continue to grow and scale our volume and product range.

You will...

• Serve as key member of the Procurement Leadership team.
• Grow a high performing team, providing leadership, coaching and developmental support to Associate Directors & Strategy Managers of packaging sourcing and packaging engineering.
• Cultivate a strong team culture consistent with HelloFresh's core values and drive sourcing and technical best practices throughout your organization.
• Work closely with senior leadership to develop a sourcing and product innovation roadmap that supports company goals. Set and oversee the achievement of OKRs on cost, growth and innovation, risk management, supplier performance, and team development and enablement.
• Build and drive annual budgets and savings initiatives by collaborating with business partners and Finance, specifically as it relates to our Packaging spend. Communicate monthly category performance to the Senior Leadership team.
• Lead the packaging engineering team to drive continuous improvement in packaging quality and design, and drive best practices in product evaluation and testing.
• Continue to scale our supplier network and manage capacity to meet the demand of HelloFresh's multi-brand growth strategy.
• Partner cross functionally and work closely with our supplier network to identify and deliver on opportunities to drive improved customer experience through both existing product optimization and new product development.

You are...

• A packaging procurement leader with an appetite for building scalable teams and enabling innovative, high-quality products
• An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations
• A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
• Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their team
• A strong leader with a proven track record of managing large and diverse teams
  • Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
• A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you're eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
• Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
• A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management

You have...

• 15 years of experience in Procurement, with relevant experience in the packaging industry
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Packaging Engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• Packaging sourcing, manufacturing, engineering or design experience is preferred
• Hands-on experience through roles in purchasing, procurement, or logistics, where you have developed skills in negotiation, supplier management, cost control & quality improvement
• Flexibility to travel (up to 30%)
• Fluent in Google Suite applications

You'll get...

• Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
• Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

New York Pay Range

$161,330—$215,130 USD

This position is also eligible for the HelloFresh equity plan.

About HelloFresh

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.

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HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:

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About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As the Project Manager (Mechanical Procurement), you will lead HVAC/mechanical procurement from award through closeout—executing the buyout strategy, managing vendor performance, and ensuring equipment and materials arrive on time and per contract. You will partner with Clayco project teams, design partners, and field leadership to coordinate submittals, releases, logistics, and change management while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving favorable commercial outcomes.

The Specifics of the Role

• Develop and execute project-specific mechanical procurement strategies from award to closeout, aligned to schedule, budget, and project standards.
• Lead vendor sourcing, qualification, and negotiations; establish and maintain relationships with OEMs, reps, distributors, fabricators, and service partners.
• Manage contracts/purchase orders for mechanical scopes (equipment, materials, services); track compliance to terms, insurance, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage the submittal process (equipment, specialties, controls, startup requirements), including review cycles and release milestones.
• Own order management and expediting: monitor lead times, manufacturing progress, FATs (when applicable), shipping, storage, and just-in-time deliveries.
• Drive coordination with field teams on access, rigging/setting plans, sequencing, and site constraints; resolve delivery and installation conflicts early.
• Manage changes: evaluate impacts, price change orders, document scope, and coordinate approvals with vendors and the project team.
• Approve invoices as required; verify received quantities, freight, tax, and alignment to progress/billing terms.
• Support closeout: warranties, O&M manuals, as-built documentation handoff inputs, spare parts, training/startup documentation, and final supplier reconciliation.
• Assist in seeking, exploring, and securing new revenue and procurement opportunities across the mechanical supply base (volume agreements, preferred vendors).

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction and HVAC systems/equipment; able to interpret plans/specs and manage procurement deliverables end-to-end.
• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred with demonstrated success managing buyout through closeout; strong mechanical/HVAC background required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and schedules simultaneously, including long-lead equipment and logistics constraints.
• Strong commercial acumen: contract terms, negotiations, escalation, freight, warranty/service provisions, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; proficiency with Excel and common PM/procurement platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial/industrial projects and major HVAC equipment procurement (AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, BAS/controls) preferred.
• Experience building or administering volume purchasing agreements / preferred supplier programs preferred.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Job Title: Equipment Procurement Coordinator

Reports To: Equipment Procurement Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Equipment Procurement Coordinator supports the Equipment Procurement Manager in all corporate purchasing functions, including equipment acquisition, data management, reporting, and compliance with procurement policies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and oversee multiple vegetation management projects simultaneously.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of vehicle and equipment purchases and rentals.
• Source equipment and negotiate competitive pricing with vendors.
• Issue and manage purchase orders for equipment.
• Review invoices and statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Track and document pertinent data, purchase timelines, and prepare corresponding reports.
• Document specifications created by INTREN for equipment and tooling using the Capital Acquisition Disposal Requisition process.
• Document procurement procedures and Up-fit processes.
• Utilize analytical tools and key performance indicators to identify process improvements.
• Track and assist with asset disposals.
• Audit vendor spending and ensure regional procurement compliance with corporate policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Basic knowledge of construction vehicles and equipment.
• Procurement or accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

INTREN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation

Procurement Associate

Culver City, CA

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Procurement Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring the company's equipment, supplies, and services while staying within the established budget. Your responsibilities will include developing positive relationships with vendors and maintaining detailed records of all purchase orders. You should have excellent customer service skills and be capable of effectively interacting with staff members across all departments. This position involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, overseeing purchase orders, and optimizing procurement processes to meet both cost and quality standards.

What You Will Achieve

Purchasing and Sourcing

• Create purchase orders and procure company goods, materials, and services.
• Research and evaluate potential suppliers to ensure competitive quality, pricing, and lead times.
• Request and analyze quotes from vendors to support cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Purchase Order and Invoice Management:
• Monitor order statuses to ensure timely deliveries and address any shipment delays or discrepancies.
• Reconcile invoices and purchase orders for accuracy, resolving discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
• Enter purchase orders, invoice receipts, and supplier data into ERP or procurement systems.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and delivery documentation for entry into the NetSuite system.
• Create purchase orders and vendor or supplier contracts, updating information as needed.

Vendor Management

• Maintain and update a vendor directory with approved suppliers and their product/service catalogs.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in negotiating prices, contracts, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Track vendor performance and report issues such as late deliveries, quality defects, or compliance problems.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or 2 to 4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experienced with ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job ID: 521674

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

Ensuring that implemented procurement processes, technology and enablers are consistent with the business objectives. Providing a robust user friendly, efficient and effective 'digital procurement' experience, specifically related to procurement data and analytics. In addition, provide ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Job Location

This role is based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA – hybrid work schedule

Job Responsibilities

• Advise on the CRH Category tree (internal taxonomy based on e-class structure) and manages the master mapping of the CRH category tree to all local ERPs within Snowflake. Understands the CRH and local taxonomies and has the ability to work with the businesses to handle initial mappings as well as updating when required
• Works with other PPR, divisional procurement and ERP owners to constantly identify areas for data quality improvement. Proactively improves data quality within their control and provides the analysis and specific data to colleagues in areas where action is needed from others (accurate classification of invoices & PO’s)
• Collaborates with the businesses to understand additional data needs and works across the PPR team and with internal IT partners to ensure additional data sources are integrated and necessary analytics and dashboards can be provided from the data
• Analyses data set to provide insights to Procurement community
• Builds Tableau dashboards with existing data sets in Snowflake to support the category teams and divisional teams
• Provides ad-hoc support to category and divisional teams for specific analysis, as required
• Provides ad-hoc analysis & support to Procurement leadership
• Working with IT and approved AI solutions, utilizes AI to enhance value from our data and provide to the Procurement community

Job Requirements

• He or she is educated to a bachelor’s degree level
• 5 or more years’ experience, preferably in international setting
• Willing to cooperate in international projects
• Well-rounded data and analytics professional with sound business acumen.
• A dedicated and engaged team player who strongly collaborates with colleagues and strives for continuous improvement of our processes, data, analytics and systems.
• Action oriented, focused on quality, continuous improvement and internal customer service.
• Expert in Excel & various technologies to manage and transform data structures
• Expert knowledge in Tableau, Snowflake, Alteryx, SQL
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Customer focus
• Collaborative

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH 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, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Who Are We?

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is a rapidly growing women’s fashion company with 5 unique brands, in 130+ locations, across 38 states. Our stores feel like a sanctuary - a place of beauty from the inside out. From welcoming experiences and warm associates to thoughtfully curated products, our brands are built upon the founding principles of giving back and making a difference in the World.

Our Mission

“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.

The Procurement Intern will be highly motivated, detail oriented and support the procurement operations that drive our windows, activations, and experiential projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in sourcing, budgeting, logistics, and vendor coordination while providing exposure to cross-functional teamwork and real-world procurement strategy. The intern will assist with financial tracking, allocation planning, and data analysis to help achieve cost-effective, high-quality project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Support

• Assist in sourcing vendors, gathering quotes, and comparing pricing and quality.
• Help maintain vendor communication, track order statuses, and support issue resolution related to product quality or delivery.
• Update and organize purchase records, contracts, and procurement documentation.
• Support tracking of vendor performance and service metrics.

Planning & Allocation

• Partner with teams to help prepare allocation plans aligned with project timelines and seasonal needs.
• Assist with distributing assets and materials based on store requirements and available inventory.
• Support case-pack and linear footage analysis to ensure accurate ordering and efficient allocation.

Budget & Financial Tracking

• Assist with tracking project budgets and monitoring actual vs. planned spend.
• Gather data for variance analysis and help identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare basic financial summaries or reports for internal review with guidance from the team.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Update procurement dashboards with data on shipping costs, damages, replacements, and other key metrics.
• Assist with time-study data collection to help forecast labor needs for installations.
• Use Excel to support simple data analysis, trend identification, and reporting tasks.

Logistics & Operations Support

• Help coordinate shipping schedules, freight details, and delivery timelines.
• Assist in preparing packing specifications and monitoring quality checks for project installations.
• Support troubleshooting delays or logistical issues by communicating with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior, or recent graduate Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros, scenario modeling is a plus).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in procurement, logistics, or budgeting within a creative or retail environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced setting.

Stand Out For Good, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

We are proud to share that our associates have made us one of Fortune's Best Companies to Work For! Recently, our team has received the following recognition:

• #73 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2023
• #4 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail™ 2022
• #93 in Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2023
• #34 in Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ 2022

The Director of Direct Procurement is a newly created role, working for a specialized manufacturing and design company located in Madison Heights, of Detroit, Michigan. The company focuses on safety products used in healthcare and institutional environments.

The post holder will be site-based and responsible for developing and implementing the sourcing strategy for the U.S. side of the business. This is a greenfield role that requires a highly hands-on individual capable of reviewing the existing supplier base and transforming it into a scalable, fit-for-purpose supply network as the business enters a phase of significant growth.

The role involves procuring materials, components, and services that are directly used in the company’s products and core operations. The focus will be on driving cost efficiency, ensuring supply reliability, and building strong, long-term supplier partnerships that support operational and production objectives.

The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, finance, and logistics to ensure the timely availability of critical materials while continuously optimizing total cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct materials and components.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery performance, and sustainability.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain improvement.

Supplier Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with company standards.

Procurement Operations

• Manage purchase orders and ensure timely procurement of direct materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Resolve supply chain issues and minimize disruptions.

Cost Optimization

• Identify cost-saving opportunities through supplier consolidation, contract negotiations, and process improvements.
• Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for sourcing decisions.

Risk Management

• Monitor supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulations, and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally degree educated ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in direct procurement or sourcing, preferably in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.

What my client Offers

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunities for career development within the global procurement function
• Collaborative and international working environment