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Endava is a leading technology services company dedicated to helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journeys. We're seeking a Google Cloud Industry Consultant to join our growing Google Cloud team. In this role, you'll be a true builder, with deep technical knowledge, working as an entrepreneur within our organization. You'll partner with Endava Industry Sellers and Google Cloud's sales teams to identify, pitch, and sell innovative, cloud-native solutions that directly address complex customer challenges. Your work will not only drive our clients' success but also contribute to the growth of our Google Cloud business. You'll be a trusted advisor, a technical visionary, and a hands-on leader, shaping the future of cloud solutions at the intersection of industry expertise and cutting-edge technology.

Accountabilities

As a Google Cloud Industry Consultant, you'll be accountable for:

• Pioneering Solutions and Market Building:
  Act as an entrepreneur within Endava, working with Endava sellers to identify new market opportunities and build a pipeline of projects. You'll be a key player in the entire sales cycle, from initial discovery to closing the deal, focusing on selling services that leverage Google Cloud's capabilities to solve customer challenges.
• Collaborative Client Engagement:
  Work in close partnership with Endava industry sellers and Google sellers throughout the client engagement process. At times, you may lead the process, directing strategy and client interactions. In other situations, you'll be a key member of a collaborative team, providing technical expertise and support to achieve a shared goal.
• Solution Architecture & Design:
  Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on GCP. This includes creating detailed technical architectures, selecting appropriate GCP services, and defining migration and modernization strategies for complex enterprise environments.
• Technical Leadership & Delivery:
  Act as a hands-on technical leader, guiding delivery teams through the initial phases of client projects. You'll ensure architectural integrity and quality throughout the implementation process, providing expert guidance on everything from infrastructure as code (IaC) to CI/CD pipelines.
• Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership:
  Apply your deep knowledge of a specific industry (e.g., Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare) to tailor solutions that address unique sector-specific challenges and regulatory requirements. You'll contribute to Endava's intellectual capital by developing best practices, frameworks, and reusable assets.

Attributes

• We're looking for someone with a blend of technical prowess, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Builder & Entrepreneur:
  You must have a strong desire to build and grow something new. You're proactive, resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity. You're energized by the challenge of creating a pipeline and closing deals.
• Trusted Advisor:
  You should be a credible and reliable source of expertise for clients and colleagues, capable of building long-term relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
• Problem Solver:
  You'll need to be analytical and adept at diagnosing complex business and technical issues. Your ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions is essential.
• Communicator:
  You must be able to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences, from technical leads to non-technical business executives.
• Collaborator:
  The role requires working effectively with diverse, globally distributed teams and stakeholders. You'll need to share knowledge and contribute to a supportive, collaborative culture.
  
  

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a compelling mix of experience and technical certifications.

Experience:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a cloud architecture, consulting, or solution design role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Demonstrated industry expertise in banking, payments or insurance
• Experience working in a pre-sales or business development capacity, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and delivering pitches.

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of core GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, IAM, Networking).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Deeper technical experience in either AI & Data (e.g., Gemini, BigQuery, Vertex AI, Dataflow) or Security (e.g., Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Security Command Center) is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools.
• Understanding of data management, security, and governance best practices in a cloud environment.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is highly preferred.
• Additional GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Data Engineer, Professional DevOps Engineer) are a plus
  
  

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance:
  Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development:
  Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities:
  Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health:
  Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community:
  Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Additional Employee Requirements

• Participation in both internal meetings and external meetings via video calls, as necessary.
• Ability to go into corporate or client offices to work onsite, as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer, as necessary.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead, as necessary.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment, as necessary.
• Vision abilities including close vision, toleration of fluorescent lighting, and adjusting focus, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, ability to lift 25 lbs, as necessary.
• For positions that require business travel and/or event attendance, a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required, as driving is an essential job function.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

USA Benefits (Full time roles only, does not apply to contractor positions)

• Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, vision, Disability coverage, and various other benefit options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages
• Health Savings account paired with our low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match with immediately vest

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Technical Product & Quoting Engineer – CNC Environment to join their team. This is a pivotal, hands-on role that blends CNC manufacturing expertise, RFQ/quoting ownership, and product engineering leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting CNC-machined components from RFQ through production, collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and suppliers. This role supports a diverse customer base across industries including aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, and hose assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop accurate, competitive CNC RFQs and production quotes for complex machined components and assemblies.
• Analyze customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to determine manufacturing feasibility, machining strategy, and cost drivers.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable CNC solutions, considering tolerances, materials, cycle times, and production methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability, quality, and cost.
• Support CNC production planning by validating routings, estimating run times, tooling needs, and labor requirements.
• Lead product definition, requirements gathering, and business case development for new and existing products.
• Coordinate prototype builds, first articles, testing, and validation to support customer and internal approvals.
• Partner with sourcing and supply chain teams to support supplier evaluation, CNC sourcing decisions, and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Monitor product performance, quality metrics, and production feedback, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and external partners related to CNC processes and quoting assumptions.
• Track and report key performance indicators including revenue, margin, quoting accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Significant hands-on experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
• Proven experience with CNC RFQs, CNC quoting, and supporting CNC production in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (turning, milling, multi-axis preferred), materials, tolerances, and GD&T/blueprint reading.
• Demonstrated experience estimating cycle times, labor, tooling, and overhead for CNC-machined components.
• Experience working closely with CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and experience navigating ERP/MRP systems.
• Industry experience in aerospace, pipe fittings, hydraulics, hoses, or similar precision manufacturing sectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills, assertiveness, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical and cost concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Compensation Range: $115,000-$135,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Technical Product & Quoting Engineer looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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Analyst III - Technical Support

Contract

Remote

Role Overview

The Analyst III – Technical Support (Telecommunications Analyst III – POTS Transition) is a senior, field-focused role responsible for implementing POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) replacement solutions across enterprise locations. This position coordinates site-level execution, including site surveys, installations, cutovers, and operational validation, while ensuring successful transition from legacy analog services to modern replacement solutions.

The role works closely with site contacts, service providers, vendors, and telecommunications carriers, and partners with the Disconnect Coordination Team (DCT) to enable timely disconnection of legacy services once replacements are complete. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with legacy voice and data circuits and a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder field implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of POTS replacement solutions at field locations.
• Coordinate with site contacts, service providers, vendors, and carrier representatives to plan and execute replacement activities.
• Schedule and manage site surveys and oversee installation activities.
• Validate operational readiness post-cutover to ensure service stability and performance.
• Calculate and document cost savings associated with completed replacements.
• Notify the Disconnect Coordination Team (DCT) once replacements are complete and disconnect activities can proceed.
• Maintain strong cross-functional communication to ensure alignment, accuracy, and successful execution.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Gather and validate site requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage site surveys, installation schedules, and cutover activities.
• Oversee field execution to ensure work is completed according to plan and standards.
• Validate services post-cutover and confirm operational readiness.
• Track progress, milestones, and deliverables across assigned projects.
• Calculate and report realized savings tied to completed POTS replacements.
• Prepare and present findings, status updates, and recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and tracking within designated systems.
• Partner closely with the Disconnect Coordination Team (DCT) to support timely and accurate disconnect execution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the telecommunications or network industry.
• Demonstrated expertise with legacy voice and network circuits, including analog dial tone.
• Experience working with telecommunications or network services in an analytical, operational, or technical support role.
• Strong understanding of circuit-based services, telecom billing concepts, and inventory or asset tracking.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support reporting and financial tracking activities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical and billing data.
• Self-motivated, proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Key Interactions

This role collaborates extensively with:

• Site contacts and field leadership
• Telecommunications vendors and service providers
• Telecommunications carriers
• Digital and sourcing teams
• Disconnect Coordination Team (DCT)
• Internal project and operations leadership

The analyst is expected to communicate clearly, maintain structured project updates, manage priorities effectively, and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.

Job Description

At EDZ Systems, we are looking for a Technical & Engineering Recruiter to join our team – ideally someone who has experience recruiting talent across both Information Technology (IT) and Engineering disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical). It’s a challenging, fast-moving candidate-driven market, and the ideal candidate should be highly motivated, resourceful, and tenacious enough to keep up with the pace.

We are seeking someone who is curious, adaptable, and eager to stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements as well as engineering industry trends that influence our clients’ hiring needs. If you are looking to take your career to the next level and maximize your growth potential, then this is the right opportunity for you.

Objectives of this Role

• Source senior-level, highly specialized candidates across IT, Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering for leading national businesses.
• Screen and interview candidates to ensure we put forward only the most qualified professionals.
• Consult with clients on overall hiring strategies and tailor recruiting approaches accordingly.
• Stay informed on industry trends in technology and engineering to evaluate candidates against relevant standards.
• Build and maintain a diverse client portfolio by providing expert consultation that ensures long-term partnerships.
• Leverage your network to generate new client opportunities and expand EDZ Systems’ reach in both IT and engineering sectors.
• Network online and offline with potential candidates to promote our employer brand and attract top talent.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand role requirements for both IT positions and engineering roles in order to source the best-suited candidates.
• Write and post job descriptions for a variety of positions – from software developers and cybersecurity specialists to structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
• Source, screen, and build shortlists of qualified candidates across multiple technical domains.
• Interview candidates using a mix of methods (structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral-based questions).
• Coordinate onboarding with HR and ensure a smooth hiring process for placed candidates.
• Build and maintain a candidate CRM pipeline to ensure timely communication and accurate data management.
• Attend industry-specific events, including tech conferences and engineering expos, to network with professionals.
• Keep informed about new developments in technology and engineering fields to support strategic hiring conversations with clients.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven work experience in recruitment – ideally as a Technical Recruiter or Engineering Recruiter.
• Hands-on experience with different interview formats (virtual and in-person).
• Ability to understand and explain requirements for both IT roles and engineering positions (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Proficiency using tools like LinkedIn Talent Solutions, job boards, and CRM/ATS systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong networking skills, resilience, and ability to manage multiple hiring needs simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, communications, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience, with exposure to both IT and engineering recruitment (agency or in-house).
• Established network of IT and/or engineering professionals a strong plus.

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!

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Oracle Cloud Financials Solution Architect to join our team. This is a key role playing an integral part in our growing Oracle ERP practice. This is a full‑time position that can sit anywhere in the United States. Must be willing to travel to support clients onsite as needed.

The ideal candidate will have operated in a senior Architect capacity previously, is someone who can anticipate needs and take action to drive deliverables for continued project success. This position needs a leader who will not only architect solutions on implementations but also be part of a senior task force to help the practice grow. This includes maximizing sales opportunities by architecting and acting as the lead in creating Proposals, presenting and implementing Oracle ERP Cloud solutions to potential customers. The individual should be able to play multiple roles, be able to work in a very fast‑paced, enriching environment and is looking for a career rather than just a job.

The Solution Architect is responsible for the overall solution identification and architectural design for assigned projects and initiatives. Key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

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• Support client engagements to provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Cloud Financials implementations.
  
• Assume accountability for the solution design and the successful implementation of the full solution for on Oracle Cloud ERP Projects. May include hands‑on development, design, prototyping and/or other efforts required to keep the project on a successful track.
  
• Ensure that the proposed solution meets the client’s requirements, is architecturally complete, and all architectural risks are quantified within their assigned area.
  
• Ensures that the solution aligns with and utilizes the portfolio offerings that result in profitable revenue growth.
  
• Work with client stakeholders to evaluate the solution requirements and supports the management and traceability of requirements during the engagement
  
• Review Customer’s current process and the requirement and design customer specific solutions based on industry specific best practices
  
• Act as a technical interface to the client and assumes a proactive role for developing business opportunities.
  
• Lead implementation team in the execution of testing cycles including ensuring the completeness in the development of testing scenarios, test cases and test scripts.
  
• Implements quality solutions that meet the requirements and advises clients on AST offerings, strategy, designs, implementation approaches and alternatives / tradeoffs.
  
• Work with Project Manager and provide input to the project plan and work breakdown structure and assist in managing timelines and milestones to ensure timely completion of all deliverables
  
• Identify opportunities for new or follow‑on business and assists in creating change orders.
  
• Provide thought leadership to the growth of the Practice
  
• Participate in strategic planning activities and business case development.
  
• Participate in strategy presentations to clients including features, implementation approach, technical requirements, impacts, and benefits.
  
• Perform responsibilities including solution proposal management, solution design, solution review, risk analysis, proposal preparation and client presentations.
  
• Provide technical oversight for technical estimates created with standards tools, portfolio Work Breakdown Structures, statements of work and industry standard estimating techniques.
  
• Assumes a proactive role for developing business opportunities. Assists in presales cycles by creating architectural demo’s, effort estimates and proposal development.
  
• Maintains knowledge of technologies, industry trends, standards and design techniques.
  

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• 10+ years ERP implementation experience
  
• Played a Senior Solution Architect role on a minimum of 2 full lifecycle Oracle Cloud implementation projects in the USA
  
• Public Sector domain (city/state/local/county government) experience considered an asset
  
• Knowledge and experience in GASB Accounting and Reporting, Encumbrance Accounting, Fund Accounting, Projects and Grants Accounting and Management
  
• Hands‑on technologist with strong background in designing and building modular, scalable, testable enterprise systems in in Oracle Cloud Financials
  
• Ideal to have project exposure to other Cloud module areas such as: Supply Chain and HCM Applications
  
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a diverse group of people
  
• Capability to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely to all audiences of all levels, spanning from technical peers to executive management
  
• Organized and detailed oriented
  
• Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Ability to adapt to new projects quickly with a can‑do, jump‑right‑in attitude
  
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
  
• 4‑year Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience)
  

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

We are seekinga Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear to join the Orvis Team! Strongest preference is for someone in our Sunderland, VT office regularly. For candidates not local to Sunderland, expectation is one week/month in Sunderland.

As a Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear, you play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of our most innovative and technologically advanced fly fishing and hunting hard goods — work grounded by deep, first-hand angling experience, field knowledge, and real-world testing, not just concept or CAD. You are responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, quality, and market trends within the fishing tackle and hunting industry. This role combines technical expertise in materials and engineering with creative direction and team management. You will be a key leader on the Product Team, comprised of 2 direct reports as well as the lead designer of all reels, waders, and wading boots. You will partner with our Product Leadership Team to create clear roles and responsibilities, define our new processes, and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency. As a leader of multiple team members, you will inspire, guide, teach and elevate your team – owning their professional development and career paths.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to our Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and interfacing with multiple areas including merchandising, inventory management, marketing, finance, sourcing, wholesale, retail operations, manufacturing and ownership of the company. It is a director role that involves supervision of the Fish/Hunt Hard Goods product design, development/sourcing team. This is an exempt/ salary position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a customer-obsessed Fish and Hunt Hard Goods Product Design & Development/Sourcing Team
• Lead a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration across the organization
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for new product design and development that aligns to deliver the Assortment Strategy, thus ensuring alignment with market and customer needs as well as company and financials goals, specifically target retail, AUC and IMU across all Fish/Hunt Hard Goods products.
• Design Inspiration – Lead the Hardgoods / Innovation Design Kickoff, the Design “blank canvas” to push the Orvis brand forward and ensure that we are leaders in innovation.
• Design Partnership – Partner and collaborate with Soft Goods Designer on seasonal
• Design Kick Off, DDR and Line Adoption Meetings to ensure a One Orvis Design POV
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of product design and development for Fish & Hunt Hard Goods, from initial concepting and prototyping to field testing and manufacturing to on time product launch. Ensure that the Hardgoods PDD and Sourcing team is prepared on time for all milestones and inspire cross functional partners across all Hardgoods to prepare milestones and ensure they happen on time.
• Deliver the Line: Ensure that the products agreed upon through the Design Kickoff and Assortment Strategy deliver on time and are discussed at DDR 1, 2 and Final Line Adoption. Aim for 90% of products aligned upon launch on time.
• People Management - Coach the team by providing consistent and candid feedback to ensure great partnership and collaboration with cross functional partners. Guide team to have effective communication and influence decision making. Hold the team accountable for milestone preparation and on-time delivery of product.Inspire the team to make decisions in milestones to reduce swirl and to keep all key partners up to date.
• People Development – Develop and empower direct reports by coaching and mentoring to build skills and support individual career development
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship to associates within the organization.
• Market and Trend Analysis: Utilize expert knowledge of fishing and hunting techniques, gear preferences, and market trends to identify new opportunities and guide/influence product design decisions and to deliver an industry-leading Design Kickoff.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including leadership, marketing, sales, and customer service to ensure a cohesive user experience and effective product positioning, most importantly at key milestones.
• Vendor Management: Partner closely with our vendors to negotiate product pricing, ensuring financial goals are met – ensure vendors are clear on product design requirements within the cost parameters set to meet retail and IMU targets
• Budget Management – Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to ensure accurate operating expense budget forecasting and adherence to budgeted monthly/annual cost spend
• Calendar Management - Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to refine, enforce and adhere to seasonal development calendar dates and milestone meetings
• Quality Control: Responsible for the overall quality of the final product as measured by return rates and/or product recalls.
• Steward of the brand – Partner with Marketing and Brand Amplification team to align regular travel to regional training events, sales meetings, key wholesale accounts and industry trade shows. Knowledgeable of product performance, durability, and regulatory standards and maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends and competitors.
• Proactively recommend and/or execute new processes, procedures, SOPs to provide clarity and simplification for the Product Team
• Support the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and Chief Product & Creative Officer with projects and initiatives that benefit the entire organization
• Manage internal testing of all products in a way that is consistent with our brand standards
• Accountable for our field-testing program to ensure 90-day field testing is complete prior to SMS sample ordering PO placement
• Accountable for on-time delivery of photography, tradeshow, marketing and SMS rep samples
• Partner closely with Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to influence our manufacturing and vendor placement for Fish/Hunt Hard Goods Orvis branded products.
• Create relationships across our all-product categories to ensure we deliver a One Orvis experience for our customers.
• As a Director, think beyond your function.Proactively anticipate and solve problems that are One Orvis challenges. Give leverage to the leaders around you by taking on projects or solving problems that go beyond your function, therefore giving time back to those around you.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Education: A strong background in mechanical engineering or industrial design
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fishing rod, reel, wader, boot, packs, bags, apparel materials, design tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide teams, inspire innovation, and manage complex projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and partner in problem solving.
• Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions for design and production challenges.
• Real-world Experience: Practical, real-world fishing experience and an understanding of angler needs
• 10+ years of Product Design & Development experience with a proven track record of helping to create a positive, supportive and inspiring work environment
• 5+ years of experience managing a team with a proven track record of excellent leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills.Ability to inspire, support, coach, teach and direct team – and the ability to know which is needed in each situation. Empathetic, supportive, and direct leadership style.
• Highly proficient in cost estimating with baseline inputs, understand relationship between like for like style, COO, duties and freight
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Management of the team for on schedule design and development of best-in-class Orvis branded products
• Efficiency: reduced spin and reduced need for communication outside of milestones by maintaining process and calendar discipline
• Quality as measured by returns and recalls, as well as feedback from customers, sales personnel in retail and wholesale, and the endorsed guide network
• Margin rate, cost of goods and sourcing strategies for Orvis branded products
• Increase in sales and gross margin dollars

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

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• Pay Rate: $21-$25/HR
  

• Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories in partnership with the Sourcing Manager.
• Partner on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, manage vendor communication and production management related to designated product categories
• Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests (PRRs) with product integrity partners
• Manage Development Tracking Reports (DTRS), sample tracking and approval processes throughout each development season
• Manage the workflow for data entry task Supplier Set Ups, price changes, financial roadmaps, and invoicing, and all Product Lifecycle Management data entry
• Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with company processes and procedures
• Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding samples (Approval, PP/TOP, etc.)
• Liaise with vendors and ticket/label suppliers to ensure company guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
• Ensure all items are completed within PLM system to ensure on-time PO issuance
• Schedule and participate Production Handoff to the Responsible Sourcing and Production team at the end of each costing season
• Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
• Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required
  

• 1+ years related experience, preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
• Associate degree or Technical Degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain ideal
• Previous use in a Product lifecycle Management system a must.
• Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
• Ability to manage multiple SKU’s an timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
  

Job Title: US Region Sourcing Leader/ Purchasing Manager

Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $80K to $100K/annum

Start: ASAP

What they really need:

This role is heavy on purchasing and sourcing, not broad supply chain. The main focus is buying mechanical and electrical parts for machines and building a strong US-based supplier network.

They currently rely a lot on Europe and Asia suppliers, and the business goal is to shift more spend to US suppliers to reduce cost, lead time, and dependency on overseas vendors.

Core Responsibilities

• Purchase mechanical & electrical machine parts
• Identify and onboard new US-based suppliers
• Source components that were previously supplied by Europe & Asia
• Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, and negotiations
• Own RFQs, pricing, contracts, and supplier performance
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
• Focus on cost reduction and supplier optimization
• Much more purchasing & negotiation, less end-to-end supply chain planning

What they’re looking for

• 5–10 years of experience in sourcing / purchasing
• Strong background in industrial, mechanical, or electrical components
• Experience developing new suppliers from scratch
• Comfortable negotiating pricing and commercial terms
• Bachelor’s degree required
• ERP experience (SAP is a plus)
• Able to work in a matrix/global environment
• Open to 30–40% travel

Interview Process

• 2 rounds with the Hiring Manager
• Final round with HR

Straightforward process, no technical tests.

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus: Performance-based
• Per Diem: ~$650/month (approx.)
• Work Model: Hybrid

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