Technical Source Jobs in Usa

Role Purpose:

Are you a visionary sourcing leader with a passion for transforming how organizations attract, support, and develop their people? At Chain IQ, we’re looking for a bold, strategic HR Subject Matter Expert to join our US Professional Services Sourcing team, and help redefine the way HR services are delivered across the globe.

In this high-impact role, you won’t just manage sourcing initiatives, you’ll architect them. From talent acquisition and benefits to learning & development, payroll, and HRIS platforms, you’ll lead the full HR lifecycle with precision and purpose. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external clients to craft sourcing strategies that unlock value, spark innovation, and elevate operational performance.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of HR transformation, where your expertise drives real business outcomes, your voice influences enterprise decisions, and your work shapes the employee experience for thousands.

If you're ready to lead with impact, innovate with purpose, and grow with a global leader:

Welcome to Chain IQ.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Partner Engagement

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders
• Act as a strategic advisor, translating business needs into sourcing strategies
• Influence decision-making through commercial insight and market expertise

Sourcing Strategy & Execution

• Lead complex, multi-region sourcing projects across HR subcategories
• Manage RFPs/RFIs, supplier evaluations, and selection processes
• Ensure alignment with organizational priorities and compliance standards

Commercial Strategy & Deal Structuring

• Analyze financial models and cost scenarios to inform negotiations
• Structure deals that balance commercial advantage with operational fit
• Drive cost savings while maintaining service quality and scalability

Contracting & Compliance

• Draft and negotiate contracts including MSAs, amendments, and task orders
• Ensure supplier performance, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold contractual integrity

Market Intelligence & Supplier Management

• Stay ahead of HR market trends, innovations, and regulatory shifts
• Manage supplier relationships to foster collaboration and continuous improvement
• Benchmark performance and drive supplier accountability

Governance & Quality Standards

• Apply Chain IQ’s sourcing methodologies and tools with precision
• Contribute to category strategy development and process optimization
• Champion best practices across sourcing and procurement functions

What you bring:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, or related field); MBA preferred

Professional Experience

• HR services subject matter expertise
• Proven success sourcing recruitment, benefits, L&D, payroll, and HRIS platforms
• Experience managing sourcing projects exceeding multi-million-dollar thresholds

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration
• Skilled in vendor performance management and commercial deal structuring

Strategic & Financial Acumen

• Strong grasp of total cost of ownership, pricing models, and cost/benefit analysis
• Ability to build financial baselines and support data-driven decisions

Compliance & Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of data protection regulations related to employee information
• Proficiency in SAP Ariba, Excel, PowerPoint, and sourcing analytics tools

Execution & Delivery

• Expertise in category strategy, market analysis, and sourcing execution
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes

Team & Culture Fit

• Collaborative, professional, and accountable
• Motivated by impact, growth, and continuous improvement

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for New York City Metro Area is $120,000 to $170,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, skills, location and applicable employment laws. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let’s shape the future of procurement - together.

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid / Client-Facing)

Company: ResourceTek, LLC

Reports To: Director of Operations & Business Development

About ResourceTek

ResourceTek is a specialized technical staffing firm providing engineering, IT, industrial maintenance, and professional talent to public-sector and industrial clients across the Southeast and beyond. As a long-standing partner to organizations such as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), ResourceTek delivers high-quality, relationship-driven staffing solutions that support complex, long-term programs.

As a subsidiary of a multidisciplinary engineering firm, we bring a consultative, program-focused approach to staffing—prioritizing quality, continuity, and client trust over transactional volume.

Position Overview

The Account Manager role is a full-desk position responsible for business development, client management, and recruiting support within the Atlanta and broader Georgia market. This individual will manage and grow established accounts while also developing new client relationships and supporting recruiting efforts to ensure successful delivery.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term client partnerships, understands technical or professional staffing, and is comfortable balancing sales, account management, and recruiting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Account Growth

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, including GDOT and other public-sector or industrial clients
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, hiring managers, and program leadership
• Manage ongoing staffing needs, workforce planning, and performance expectations
• Identify opportunities to expand scope, add roles, or support additional programs within existing accounts
• Conduct regular client meetings, site visits, and check-ins to ensure satisfaction and alignment

Business Development

• Identify and pursue new client opportunities in the Atlanta and broader Georgia market
• Develop targeted outreach strategies focused on engineering, infrastructure, industrial, and technical staffing needs
• Collaborate with internal leadership on proposals, pricing, and contract support
• Represent ResourceTek professionally in client meetings, networking events, and industry engagements

Recruiting & Talent Delivery Support

• Partner closely with recruiters to define job requirements and staffing strategies
• Assist with candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and client presentation as needed
• Maintain candidate and consultant relationships to support retention and redeployment
• Ensure smooth onboarding and ongoing support for placed consultants

Operational & Administrative Support

• Support contract administration, compliance, and reporting requirements (including public-sector programs)
• Track activity, pipeline, and performance metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent service delivery and margin discipline

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–7+ years of experience in technical staffing, professional services, or related B2B roles
• Experience in a full-desk or blended account management/recruiting role preferred
• Familiarity with public-sector, infrastructure, engineering, or industrial clients is a plus
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a client-facing, fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with business development, client meetings, and consultative selling
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission/incentive plan
• Opportunity to manage established, long-term client relationships (not a cold-call-only role)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to high-profile public-sector and industrial programs
• Long-term growth opportunities within a stable, relationship-focused organization

Why ResourceTek

At ResourceTek, Account Managers are trusted partners to both clients and consultants. We focus on quality, consistency, and long-term relationships, not transactional placements. This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful book of business while working with respected clients and technical professionals.

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect will be responsible for designing, managing and implementing sourcing strategies for the enterprise. This role will work closely with various business owners and functional leadership throughout the enterprise and will be responsible for delivering category management services including but not limited to, strategic sourcing, client stakeholder management, supplier performance management and continuous cost and performance improvement. In addition, this person will collaborate closely with the FP&A team to coordinate annual cost reduction targets rolling up to an annual cost target for the enterprise. The ideal candidate must possess a high level of interpersonal, communication, analytic, legal acumen, and financial skills to promote positive working relationships with business partners and suppliers to create long-term value for the enterprise within the highest standards of the industry and in compliance with the law. The role will establish effective ongoing relationships with key business partners to ensure sourcing is effectively integrated into the strategy of the business and involved in all purchasing decisions. Competency in project management to drive a fact-based approach to deliver on commitments. The role must have a working knowledge of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Systems (i.e. Coupa, SAP, JDE, CLMs, etc), category management techniques, 7-step sourcing process, supplier management, strong legal acumen in negotiating service and supply agreements, and spend analytics.

Scope of Authority

• Company-wide indirect spend focused on IT, Corporate Services, Legal Services, Logistics, and Finance related categories along with others as assigned.

ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS:

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Sourcing / Procurement = 70%

• Design and implement cost savings/value driving projects across multiple indirect sourcing categories based on historical and forecasted spend.
• Establish annual savings targets with Business Partners in support of business goals.
• Research and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external resources to identify a broad selection (e.g., large, boutique, small, diverse) of qualified suppliers to participate in sourcing events and other projects.
• Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a service or product. Manage the analysis of proposals in support of the bid evaluation process.
• Skillfully apply appropriate procurement approach in negotiations. Prepare and lead negotiations to conclusion.
• Review and assess current supplier contractual terms and conditions to determine strategic direction and negotiation strategies. Work closely with Legal, Compliance and Finance organizations on drafting and executing final agreements for services and/or products.
• Manage risks and protect Company intellectual property.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage and resolve contract differences with suppliers.
• Identify cost reduction, cost avoidance, and cost containment opportunities.
• Analyze category market conditions, customer requirements, pricing trends and competitive benchmarking to determine appropriate sourcing strategy. Utilize relevant Company procurement and contract systems.

• Supplier & Contract Management & Reporting = 20%
• Develop internal and external relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams regarding the following:
• Evaluate supplier performance data to eliminate or mitigate supply chain constraints or risks. Drive supplier innovation to remain competitive.
• Support reviewing supplier demonstrations with functional management and end-user departments.
• Coordinate supplier visits and evaluations to determine suitability.
• Assist in developing supplier performance measurements using rating systems or predetermined standards.
• Develop and drive effective relationships with suppliers.
• Coordinate, review and respond to supplier inquiries, protests and appeals.
• Develop and execute Supplier Diversity reporting and data analytics for internal and external reporting as required.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management = 20%
• Work closely with key stakeholders to:
• Understand priorities.
• Develop with and agree upon sourcing strategies / plans and set expectations for effective value delivery.
• Help the stakeholder understand Company’s procurement requirements, so they proactively engage Procurement.
• Develop high value strategies that align with overall enterprise goals for quality, service, and cost.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Supply Chain Management, life sciences, or technical field – MBA preferred

Experience

• Minimum seven to ten years’ experience in strategic sourcing/purchasing (preferably in the pharmaceutical industry), including the use of sourcing technologies (i.e. Coupa, Corcentric, etc) to develop and conduct RFIs and RFPs, with exposure and responsibility for various functional areas (supplier management, spend analytics, contracting, negotiating, bid management).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in souring IT goods and services.
• Four to six years in a position leading cross-functional teams in the development of sourcing or supplier management strategies for key indirect expenditure categories (e.g., IT, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Legal, Facilities, MRO, HR, R&D, Professional Services, Capital Projects).
• One to three years’ experience consulting with C-level and/or functional vice presidents and directors of business units to influence corporate decision making related to purchasing.
• Experience structuring, negotiating and managing service and supply agreements with suppliers including, but not limited to complex long-term strategic agreements, short-term transactional agreements and project-based or consulting agreements.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of various categories of indirect spend in the Pharma Industry.
• Strategic Sourcing Methodology (7-step)
• Strong financial skills
• Strong legal acumen
• Working knowledge and skills with ERP systems, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Systems, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Project.
• Understanding business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.
• Demonstrated knowledge of market and competition.
• Understanding of supplier diversity reporting methodologies and best practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholder types (e.g. Local Supply Chain, Executive Leadership).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use a variety of tactics (e.g. research, analysis and networking) to identify opportunities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with ability to influence decision-making and drive positive outcomes.
• Ability to independently evaluate, assess and initiate actions.
• Ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing data analysis and/or developing reports.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS/ SCOPE:

• Internal Contacts – no direct reports. Will interact with senior leaders to include Directors, VP, and C-suite level IT, Ops, Finance, and Commercial executives.
• External Contacts – VP level vendors and suppliers.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position will work both an office environment and in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) out on the plant site as deemed necessary by EH&S.
• Hybrid position based out of Hazelwood MO.
• Occasional travel required conference vendor sites.

DISCLAIMER:

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

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Schedule: Part-Time | Monday – Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days in office – typically Wednesday & Thursday)

Pay Rate: $25.00/hour

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations Engineering Services, the Technical Assistant provides complex and specialized administrative support to the Operations Engineering Services (OES) department. This role supports departmental documentation, reporting, information management, and project coordination while helping ensure efficient workflow and communication across the team.

The Technical Assistant will also provide occasional support to the division Executive Assistant as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Support (50%)

• Provide administrative support to the Operations Engineering Services department
• Order office supplies and manage inventory
• Process incoming and outgoing communications including mail, email, and voicemail
• Schedule meetings and maintain department calendars
• Coordinate visitor activities, catering, and travel arrangements
• Prepare meeting materials and assist with general office logistics

Reporting & Data Management (10%)

• Produce routine and ad hoc reports (daily, weekly, etc.)
• Gather and organize data from multiple sources
• Review data for accuracy and distribute reports in appropriate formats

Tracking & Documentation (10%)

• Maintain departmental tracking tools and documentation systems
• Research, organize, and summarize relevant data
• Prepare associated reports and documentation as required

Event & Meeting Coordination (20%)

• Coordinate internal and external operations events
• Schedule conference rooms and secure hosts
• Prepare presentation materials and handouts
• Escort guests and manage event logistics

Project Coordination (10%)

• Participate in project team activities including planning, documentation, testing, and reporting
• Support requirements gathering and project communication
• Represent the Operations Engineering department in meetings and collaborative initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend business meetings and collaborate with colleagues to identify operational improvements and best practices
• Support departmental initiatives and cross-functional collaboration
• Adhere to company core values, policies, and safety programs
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of administrative or technical administrative experience
• Experience supporting teams within a medium to large corporate environment

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook (advanced calendaring and scheduling)
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• SharePoint experience preferred

Additional Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and data integrity
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable collaborating with teams across multiple levels of the organization

Important Notes:

• All interviews for this role will be conducted on camera with both Swipejobs and the client and will be recorded for future reference.
• We are unable to sponsor applicants requiring work authorization or visas for positions currently available. Only candidates who already possess the legal right to work in the United States will be considered.

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 seeking an experienced sourcing manager to join our Procurement team as a "Sourcing Strategy Manager, Protein". In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to improve our cost structure, the quality of our products, the reliability of our supply chain, and will play a leading role in supporting innovation through new product development. You will have key responsibilities over SKU ideation and onboarding, vendor selection and relationships, price negotiations and contract management, budgetary planning and continuously improving our end-to-end sourcing process.

In this role, you will help drive the strategy and framework for how the business interacts with its supplier base and have a direct stake in affecting bottom line profitability.

You will ...

• Take full ownership of assigned categories to develop and optimize our supply network.
• Refine and implement a sourcing and supply chain strategy for a selection of categories that optimizes process, reduces risk, and improves our cost structure
• Build and maintain a strong supplier base that align with our company values; own relationships with our strategic suppliers, including performance management and innovation activities
• Manage cost savings initiatives through our strategic sourcing process to ensure that we hit our targeted budget
• Leverage large internal datasets and industry benchmarks (including market, supplier, and SKU analysis) to drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and identify/implement best practices
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, both internally and externally through data-driven reporting and effective project management to identify and drive opportunities for quality improvement and implement best practices
• Onboard new vendors and new SKUs to drive cost savings and improve customer experience
• Proactively manage quality specifications and potential issues that might impact ingredient standards
• Work with the Procurement Operations Team to set execution plans and develop best practices for tracking contract compliance by our vendors

You are...

• Data-driven – You can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making
• Intellectually curious – You have an insatiable desire to understand how and why things work, identify data-driven insights, and consistently challenge the status quo
• Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and demonstrate a methodical approach to 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 comfortable working autonomously
• A critical thinker – You use logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
• An excellent communicator – You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences
• Collaborative - You are prepared to work collaboratively across many different HelloFresh teams and functions
• A project manager - You have exceptional project and people management skills

You have...

• 3-5 years of relevant experience working with relevant industries in supply chain operations and strategic sourcing functions; or working in operations strategy focused management consulting
• 3+ years in category management of protein (meat, seafood, dairy)
• Undergraduate degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience successfully leading large initiatives and sourcing events through strategic sourcing processes

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

$116,600—$138,000 USD

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.

To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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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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!

CowManager is successfully commercializing the CowManager Sort Gate in the US market. Since its launch in 2025, the Sort Gate has been widely adopted and has quickly become a major success, driven by its patented technology and the strong value it delivers to both existing and new CowManager customers. The Sort Gate is already transforming on-farm sorting, and we are now focused on accelerating its growth, adoption, and impact across North America.

As a Technical Support Specialist, you will play a key role in taking the CowManager Sort Gate to the next level. You will work closely with dairy producers, subcontractors, the internal US team, and the product development team at our HQ in the Netherlands. You will actively contribute to ongoing product improvements, market expansion, and business development for CowManager systems throughout North America. This role combines technical expertise, training, and product and business development, with a strong focus on strengthening customer relationships, optimizing implementation, and driving continued product innovation and success.

The Job

• Project manage the roll-out of already sold and new to be sold Sort Gates ;
• Oversee the installation, implementation and maintenance of CowManager systems;
• Identify and follow-up on upsell opportunities to Strategic accounts and partners;
• Have an active role in strategic accounts recruitment, implementation, and sustainability plans;
• Collaborate with product development teams to provide input on product enhancements;
• Facilitate coordination between CowManager HQ and local stakeholders on a operational level;
• Set up and maintain distribution, installation, and support plans with local partners and CowManager technical support teams.;
• Organize and lead training sessions for Sort Gate users and partners.

About CowManager

CowManager consists of innovative tech pioneers with a dairy background, we strive to continually think further. We see it as our responsibility to inspire better, easier methods and higher standards in the dairy industry. With our data-driven approach combined with artificial intelligence, technological expertise, years of experience, and a network, we enable dairy producers to work more efficiently and effectively.

As inventors of the very first ear sensor technology for dairy cattle, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with our coworkers and customers, driven by big data and passionate about cow welfare. Our company's headquarters resides on an active dairy farm in the Dutch countryside. We give our employees the chance to fulfill their (professional) ambitions. We value a healthy work-life balance and our employees have a genuine passion for our sector and our service. Our goal? To do better together!

The Skills

• Ideal candidates for this career should have a strong dairy background
• Experience in technical product introductions
• Commercial and Sourcing background
• Being a self-starter and taking ownership of your responsibilities
• Willing to travel approximately 50% of your time
• Passionate about the dairy industry and technology
• Willing to help out with installations and maintenance
• A Mechanical attitude, hands-on is important
• Have a commercial mind-set, client facing experience is a must
• A Background in automation and understanding Cow flow, cow monitoring and interest in efficient ways of working of daily operations at farms is a plus.

The Benefits

• You will be part of a growing team of professionals in the US
• A chance to engage deeply with dairy farmers and assist them in improving their herd's health, fertility, nutrition performance as well as their financial performance
• Working on long-term relationships with dairy producers throughout USA
• A family culture with an informal and personal atmosphere
• An inspiring work environment with a dedicated team
• Independence and high level of responsibility
• A competitive salary plus benefits & PTO
• A flexible schedule

Please kindly apply through LinkedIn or SINBON Career website.

Summary: The Global Commodity Sourcing Specialist is responsible for protecting revenue and executing gross margin improvements. Support the supply chain plan for all new products and assist evolving/improving the supply chain for existing products. Support key relationships across the supply chain and contribute through the Sourcing strategy to our Gross Margin contribution from our supply chain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.
• Assist in supplier selection processes in alignment with business partners and assist with contract negotiations up to final authorization.
• Execute RFQ process using electronic system, obtaining quotes from different suppliers.
• Conduct the cost BOM analysis to ensure the cost BOM integrity and accuracy and identify the key components to develop the cost driving strategy.
• Continuous learning and development of product knowledge and process methodologies driving innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Operations, Business Groups and Stakeholders to identify new areas of process improvement
• Work closely with the R&D and Operations Departments, communicate the preferred supply base capabilities, and support their technical evaluation of opportunities for cost, manufacturability, and scalability.
• Responsible for promoting early supplier engagement and execution of a sustainable supply chain that aligns with the overall company strategies
• Support strategic direction and supply requirements, corporate business objectives and priorities in executing global and regional short term and long-term supply roadmap.
• Direct and execute initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, improved coordination, delivery, pricing, lead-times, payment, risk compliance and other areas as identified.
• Source, support, and drive alternate component qualification through engineering and quality teams.
• Conduct supplier market analysis and understand supplier's product portfolio
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, supply chain or related field is preferred.
• Experiences with electronics Components Sourcing is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, engineering specifications for material
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proven experience in sourcing processes.

Competencies and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Sound time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and a team player

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Dayton, Ohio