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manager purchasing gp tech ops

United Airlines

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br>
<br>
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.<br>
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Description</b></h2><p>
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.</p><p><b>
Job overview and responsibilities</b></p><p>
The Manager - Purchasing Global Procurement (GP) manages the procurement process for their respective category and leads cross-functional supplier qualification and sourcing activities for assigned category. This role aids in the creation and implementation of strategies for sourcing goods globally to align with organizational goals; ensures alignment and compliance, anticipates changes, and drives activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces. <b>The primary responsibility for this position is the management of direct tactical procurement of airframe components and engine parts that the Technical Operations team has identified and requires.</b></p><p>
The Manager - Purchasing GP supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading a team and supporting sourcing initiatives within the designated categories. This role is responsible for meeting and exceeding business objectives in terms of scope of service, quality, risk mitigation, delivery timing, and cost.</p><ul><li>
Manage end-to-end accountability for execution of the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force</li><li>
Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers</li><li>
Conduct requests for complex proposals (RFPs) to competitively source products and services, including gathering requirements, identifying vendors, proposal evaluation and scoring, stakeholder engagement and total cost ownership (TCO) analysis</li><li>
Ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces</li><li>
Research supplier market dynamics/intelligence and use it as input into the strategy</li><li>
Monitor and report compliance to Source-to-Pay (S2P) process per entity</li><li>
Negotiate commercials and contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met</li><li>
Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including communication of demand/volume changes, and sharing end-user feedback</li><li>
Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities</li><li>
Manage and/or mentor team, provide guidance and valuable input on all mentioned responsibilities</li><li>
Train and develop individuals and all team members on spend data analysis and relevant tools</li><li>
Provide support, partnership and direction to team members,</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</b></h3><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field</li><li>
4+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience</li><li>
Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills</li><li>
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills</li><li>
Strong cross functional leadership skills</li><li>
Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Efficient conflict resolution skills</li><li>
Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge</li><li>
Skilled in strategic minded project management</li><li>
Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</b></h3><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Master's degree</li><li>
MBA</li><li>
CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)</li><li>
5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement</li><li>
Previous experience with assigned category preferred</li><li>
Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts</li><li>
Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools</li></ul></div><br>
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.<br>
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.<br>
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You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.<br>
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United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br>
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

Manager - Purchasing GP (Tech Ops)

<div>Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network.<br>
<br>
Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.<br>
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Description</b></h2><p>
Get ready for a career at the leading edge of the airline industry! Our Flight Operations team works hard to connect people and unite the world safely, reliably and efficiently every single day. From industry leadership and pioneering technologies to next-level training &mdash; our Flight Ops team hires, trains, qualifies and supports the best pilots in the industry. The moments we share in the air and on the ground with our customers and our colleagues make United a special place to work and a great way to fly, together.</p><p><b>
Job overview and responsibilities</b></p><p>
The Manager of Crew Resources Strategy &amp; Planning supports the strategic planning function of the pilot planning business. The role will develop and maintain an evolving, integrated pilot staffing plan that the other functional areas of pilot planning execute toward. In doing so, this Manager will also drive the strategy for how United&rsquo;s pilot workforce system is designed (e.g. pilot base strategies and balancing, global fleet staffing optimization for seasonality re-fleeting, etc.) and be responsible for leading cross-team collaboration within Crew Resources (Workforce Planning, Process and Execution, and Plan Production) that provides inputs relevant for the strategy creation and be responsible for the processes to drive alignment to and execution of the strategy once developed. This role will lead analysts responsible for the analysis and construction of the strategy and crew planning narratives. This function is a critical role within Flight Ops and the greater Air Operations organization, owning all aspects of planning one of United&rsquo;s most critical resources &ndash; 18,000+ pilots &ndash; and the Manager will play a critical role in defining and communicating the strategy that drives the forward-looking pilot plan to senior leaders.</p><ul><li>
Evaluates operational and financial implications of strategic changes including, but not limited to, base footprint, pairing construction &amp; pilot schedule strategy and objectives, reserve and Line Average optimization, and vacancy/displacement needs, identifying opportunities to optimize resources through asymmetric planning</li><li>
Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions to pilot resource challenges and opportunities and develops strategies to optimize the system of crew resources balancing financial, regulatory, contractual, pilot service, and ops reliability, and other strategic factors</li><li>
Analyzes the operational and financial implications of structural operating landscape changes being contemplated, including fleet deployment and network changes, labor contract provisions, changes to regulations, and other ad-hoc strategic projects that impact pilot staffing</li><li>
Develop frameworks for evaluating scenario-based, &ldquo;what-if&rdquo; business cases to support decision making</li><li>
Responsible for the production of analysis and presentations to deliver insights for pilot resourcing strategic decisions and close-in updates summarizing the state and outlook of the pilot resourcing function&rsquo;s ability to support the network schedule and upcoming staffing decisions</li><li>
Drive collaboration within Flight Ops and across Air Ops, Network Planning, Finance, NOC, Labor Relations the NOC</li><li>
Manage critical Pilot Planning relationships, facilitating working-level collaboration, communication, coordination, and influence within Crew Resources, Flight Ops and across non-Flight Ops departments with whom collaboration is a success factor for the pilot plan</li><li>
Communicates strategy through analytical presentation building, dashboard development, and analytical reporting</li><li>
Independently is able to develop narratives and build logical sequences of data exhibits to support conclusions and recommendations</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><p><b>
What&rsquo;s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):</b></p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience</li><li>
3+ years of either: A) airline experience, majority financial and/or resource planning, or B) Professional Advisory serving airline clients with engagements across supply chain, resource planning, operational efficiency, or continuous improvement</li><li>
Demonstrated track record of taking an anecdotal hypothesis or abstract concept and re-framing it with analytic rigor</li><li>
Compulsive belief in establishing and communicating a plan to establish a common purpose across stakeholders whom the plan effects</li><li>
Natural inclination to ask &quot;why&quot; and challenge the status quo</li><li>
Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation to heed signals in data and want to understand root causes and glean actionable insights from that understanding</li><li>
Experience engaging with senior leaders, leveraging emotional intelligence skills to employ and balance strong executive presence with humility</li><li>
Self-starter, ability to handle concurrent projects and prioritize multiple competing demands, managing the matching of resources with workload, and manage up status updates without follow-up</li><li>
Ability to develop a compelling story that delivers clear and convincing messages communicated in a logical way that is easy to follow and unambiguously answers the &ldquo;so what&rdquo; for the respective audience</li><li>
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li><li>
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification</li><li>
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position</li></ul><p><b>
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):</b></p><ul><li>
Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, or Statistics or equivalent experience in Management Consulting or Airline Management</li><li>
Crew Planning, Network Planning, Financial Planning &amp; Analysis, or Strategic Planning/Corporate Development at a major global airline with multiple aircraft types and crew bases</li></ul><br>
The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.<br>
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.<br>
<br>
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident &amp; disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.<br>
<br>
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.<br>
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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.</div>

Manager - Crew Resources Strategy & Planning

Newly Weds Foods

<div><p>The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of diversified categories at the lowest total cost. The Corporate Buyer shares responsibility for performing, reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. The Corporate Buyer helps ensure that plant purchasing departments are functioning at a high level. The Corporate Buyer shares the coordination of raw material planning of major sales account activity and serves as back-up to plant Purchasing Manager. Performs other duties as assigned.</p>
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Essential Functions:
</p><ul><li>Purchase categories with an emphasis on strategizing and implementing cost reduction activities, quality improvement, on time delivery, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction and customer focus.
</li><li>Source new suppliers as required for new and existing categories. Determine the best source of supply by evaluating price, quality, manufacturing capabilities, lead time, service support and financial stability.
</li><li>Develop and establish multiple sources as needed.</li>
<li>Maintain up-to-date commercial and contractual knowledge of the market place and methods adopted by peer groups to ensure that best practices are continually developed and utilized.
</li><li>Evaluate Supplier Performance based on the total cost of ownership.
</li><li>Shared responsibility to conduct audits of plant purchasing practices for efficiency and compliance with corporate guidelines, including but not limited to reviewing monthly excess and write off reports, reviewing random purchase history for best practices, and monitoring compliance with company goals.
</li><li>Shared responsibility analyzing monthly plant inventory reports, payable discrepancy reports and/or missed ship date reports.</li>
<li>Shared responsibility to Function as corporate liaison to Newly Weds Foods plants. Trains plant Purchasing Managers in corrective measures as noted in their respective audits. Trains new hires/acquisition staff.</li>
<li>Shares Administrative function including: editing/updating purchasing manuals and procedures, maintaining the Purchasing Document Library and Database, and assisting with the organization of Conferences.
</li><li>Shared responsibility planning new major domestic account promotions, product introductions and large plant transfers.
</li><li>Functions as back-up to a plant Purchasing Manager as required.
</li><li>Work collaboratively cross-functionally.</li>
<li>Perform other duties or projects as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p>Salary: $ 62,079 - $ 103,463 per year.</p>
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Qualifications:
</p><ul><li>Requires a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree.</li>
<li>Minimum of three years&rsquo; experience in Corporate Purchasing or related discipline.
</li><li>Food buying experience required. Packaging buying, food manufacturing and background in a manufacturing system experience a plus.</li>
<li>Strong communication, analytical abilities, organization skills and general knowledge of Adobe applications, Microsoft 0ffice and Lotus Notes</li>
</ul>
<p>Work Environment:
</p><ul><li>General office setting</li>
<li>Domestic and/or International travel as required by category assignment and audit schedule</li>
<li>Periodic exposure to: (1) loud environment, (2) airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients.</li>
</ul>
<div><p><b><i>Disclaimer: </i></b><i>The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></p>
<p><i>
Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.</i></p></div></div><p></p>

Purchasing Buyer/Expediter/Planner

Sims Limited

<div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Regional Procurement Manager
</b></h1></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Date: Oct 24, 2025
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60606
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Company: simsmetalm
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Req ID: 5555
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Salary Range: 116,780.00 - 163,492.00 USD
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.</p>
<p>With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.</p>
<p><b>
Job Summary:</b></p>
<p>
The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for partnering with operational teams to deliver value for money through effective procurement planning, sourcing, and supplier management. This includes overseeing day-to-day purchases, ensuring quality control of existing supplier contracts, and driving continuous improvement in procurement and purchasing processes.</p>
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Drive measurable P&amp;L and capital cost reductions by leveraging strategic sourcing, optimizing supplier contracts, negotiating favourable supplier terms, identifying opportunities for bulk purchasing, and consolidating vendors.</p>
<p>
Enhance procurement decision-making by building strong cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and ensure data-driven, collaborative decisions.</p><br>
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<p><b>
Primary Responsibilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Purchasing / Sourcing / Contracts:
</b></li></ul><p>Organizing and supervising the purchasing functions of the regional business; managing the daily activities of sourcing / bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System and capital project purchases; managing local contracts including administer, negotiating, review, renewal, filing, and evaluating procured materials for best value for money and is consistent with the quality and service required.</p>
<p>
Approve and distribute POs to vendors and requestors. Standardize product listing when deemed applicable for all PO&rsquo;s entered in the ERP system, whilst following SOP and safety guidelines for compliance. Utilize preferred &amp; national vendors when applicable. Execute Emergency Purchase Orders (EPO) as needed following SOP guidelines &amp; procedure.</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Vendor Management &amp; Compliance:</b></li>
</ul>
<p>Ensure contract and insurance compliance amongst existing and new vendors, including vendor documentation, insurance and contracts based on service level.</p>
<p>
Act as liaison between Vendor &amp; accounts payable and Vendor &amp; internal customers</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Support Internal Customers:
</b></li></ul><div>Collaborate with the operational businesses to deliver value for money to Sims through effective planning and sourcing processes.</div>
<p>
Monitor critical orders, provide resolution as issues arise - expedite orders, address defective</p>
<p>
goods, returns &amp; service-related inquiries.</p>
<p>
Provide procurement related training as needed.</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Accounts Payable related issues:
</b></li></ul><p>Resolve PO/Invoice related discrepancies, provide AP with general ledger or PO information for invoices, confirming and clearing PO liabilities, and ensure the correct invoice pricing is correct.</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Enhance data, compile / distribute reports:
</b></li></ul><p>Remove obstacles / barriers to identifying, scoping and delivering of current fiscal year and beyond benefits, specifically improving spend data via accurate categorization to improve utilization and streamline spend analysis to identify opportunities.</p>
<p>
Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports. Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers. Reviewal and submittal of monthly Manual Accrual reports.</p>
<p><b>
Job Qualifications</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field required. Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li>
<li>5+ years of supervisorial or managerial experience in purchasing related field preferred.</li>
<li>Other Required Skills/certifications</li>
<li>CSCP or CPSM certification preferred</li>
<li>Proficient in PC &amp; Windows. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)</li>
<li>Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers.</li>
<li>Performs function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with high quality.</li>
<li>Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures, with the ability to negotiate best terms and pricing</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Competencies:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task.</li>
<li>Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes.</li>
</ul><p>
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world&rsquo;s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.</p>
<p>At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.</p>
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<p>Please apply through our Internal Career Site: Click here</p>
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why Choose A Career with Sims?</b></h2>
<p>Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.</p>
<p>With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world&rsquo;s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.</p>
<p>Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.</p><br>
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<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Chicago</p></div>

Regional Procurement Manager

Black & White Zebra

<div><div>At Black &amp; White Zebra, our publications are the cornerstone of our company. Through engaging videos, award-winning podcasts, smart thought leadership, and helpful educational content, we help professionals win at work and build thriving communities along the way.</div><div></div><div><br>
We&rsquo;re now looking for a Senior Content Manager to lead the content program for The Digital Project Manager, our flagship publication for delivery leaders managing projects, people and outcomes; leveraging AI to work smarter, deliver faster and lead better in fast-moving tech teams.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>In this strategic, high-impact role, you&rsquo;ll manage a team of editors and own a cross-channel content strategy that spans podcasts, editorial, ebooks, newsletters, events, video, and social. You&rsquo;ll repurpose content across formats and act as a bridge between community hosts&mdash;the faces of the brand&mdash;and the editorial roadmap, aligning community conversations with the topics we know matter most to our audience. You&rsquo;ll shape our editorial methodology, build scalable systems, and ensure everything we publish is useful, credible, and performance-driven.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>You&rsquo;ll ground the content roadmap in deep audience insight&mdash;from SEO and competitive research to direct user feedback&mdash;while also spotting emerging needs our readers don&rsquo;t know they have yet. With your project management expertise and hands-on knowledge of PM tools, you&rsquo;ll sharpen our editorial voice, bring clarity to complexity, and position <i>The Digital Project Manager</i> as the go-to source for future-ready project leadership.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Beyond traditional publishing, you&rsquo;ll explore and scale new content experiences&mdash;from interactive tools and surveys to video and visual storytelling&mdash;that deepen engagement, serve user needs, and strengthen our competitive edge&mdash;and you'll coach editors to do the same. You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with Content Ops, SEO, Media, and Events teams to align efforts and continuously raise the bar on quality and efficiency.</div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who You Are</b></h3><ul><li>
A <b>cross-channel content strategist</b> with a track record of scaling content programs and leading high-performing teams. You know how to extend a story across newsletters, podcasts, events, social, and video.</li><li>
An <b>AI enthusiast </b>with a deep curiosity for how AI is reshaping content and workflows, as well as the entire landscape of project management, PM tools, and the future of work.
</li><li>A<b> subject-matter expert in project delivery, project management and PM technology </b>who's comfortable with platforms like Monday, Asana, ClickUp, JIRA, Wrike, and Trello. You understand the real-world challenges of delivery leaders and know how to communicate in their language.</li><li>
An <b>AI systems innovator</b> who integrates AI into every part of the content process and continually refines it&mdash;ensuring we scale responsibly and stay at the forefront of AI-driven publishing.</li><li><b>
A reader-obsessed content leader</b>, driven by clarity, empathy, and usefulness. You anticipate needs, identify friction points, and shape content that serves people in the right way at the right time.
</li><li>A <b>hands-on contributor and explorer</b> who tests tools, talks to users, conducts interviews, digs deep into products, and brings experience to the content you guide. You're just as comfortable writing a first-person piece as you are leading a roadmap sync.</li><li>
A <b>collaborative leader and strategic partner</b> who thrives in cross-functional environments and knows how to own cross-channel testing and strategy&mdash;aligning content strategy with SEO, product marketing, and partner strategy.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You'll Be Doing (Responsibilities)</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Lead cross-channel content strategy and roadmap: </b>Own the content roadmap, deciding what we create, update, and optimize across channels based on performance data, business goals, and audience needs. Extend stories across editorial, podcasts, newsletters, video, social, and events&mdash;meeting audiences where they are and repurposing content for maximum impact. Own and evolve our editorial methodology to ensure every piece aligns with our mission to help readers future-proof their organizations. Ground decisions in SEO, user feedback, competitive research, data sources, and emerging audience needs&mdash;especially around AI and the future of project delivery.</li><li><b>
Elevate content quality, innovation, and testing: </b>Oversee site-wide content quality and clarity, ensuring every piece helps readers future-proof their organizations. Write and contribute first-person content on high-priority and emerging topics, especially where thought leadership and SME insights are essential. Contribute to interviews, podcasts, and digital PR opportunities&mdash;representing the brand externally and amplifying our editorial voice across channels. Test, launch, and scale new formats&mdash;interactive tools, visual storytelling, surveys, and beyond&mdash;that engage readers in fresh ways. Surface emerging reader needs by talking to users, testing tools, and spotting opportunities before they appear in SEO data&mdash;with a special focus on AI topics, spotting shifts before they show up in SEO data.</li><li><b>
Embed and scale AI-powered content systems: </b>Work with content operations to integrate AI across every part of the content workflow&mdash;from templates to publishing and optimization&mdash;and continuously refine processes to scale responsibly. Coach editors and internal experts to step into earned media, PR, and thought leadership opportunities in partnership with the Digital PR Lead.</li><li><b>
Grow and empower a high-performing content team: </b>Manage and mentor a team of editors and contributors, providing structured feedback, editorial development, and career support. Coach internal experts and editors to participate in earned media and thought leadership efforts, in partnership with the Digital PR Lead. Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and experimentation that keeps the team at the forefront of both AI innovation and content leadership.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
How Your Success Will Be Measured</b></h3><ul><li><b>
Content output :</b> Volume of high-quality net-new and updated articles published each month, aligned to strategic priorities and roadmap goals.
</li><li><b>Content quality &amp; clarity:</b> Adherence to editorial standards, voice, and structure&mdash;along with improvements in engagement metrics, UX feedback, and time-to-publish efficiency.</li><li><b>
Performance impact:</b> Growth in keyword rankings, organic traffic, newsletter sign-ups, and conversions tied to business-critical topics and funnel stages. Increased visibility and authority in conversations around AI, project delivery, and PM tools.</li><li><b>
AI powered, scalable improvements:</b> Enhancements to templates, workflows, and AI processes that increase quality, reduce friction, and enable scale&mdash;resulting in faster time-to-publish, increased traffic and revenue, and reduced content production costs.</li><li><b>
Team development:</b> Feedback adoption, editorial growth, and quality improvements from contributors, resulting in faster content cycles, increased publishing autonomy, and higher volume of consistently high-quality content.</li><li><b>
Thought leadership readiness:</b> Participation in media, interviews, and PR opportunities that extend brand authority. Engagement of SMEs, editors, and internal experts in thought leadership efforts in partnership with the Digital PR Lead.</li><li><b>
Proprietary enhancements: </b># of pieces enriched with original diagrams, templates, tools, visuals, or interactive elements that improve UX and search competitiveness.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your Skillset Includes</b></h3><ul><li>
5&ndash;7+ years in organic content strategy, editorial leadership, or content marketing, with a record of scaling programs and driving measurable growth.</li><li>
A strong background in project management or digital delivery, with firsthand experience using tools like Asana, Jira, Wrike, Trello, ClickUp, and managing real projects across cross-functional teams.</li><li>
A proven track record of managing teams and publishing high-impact content at scale, with strong editorial judgment and a clear user-first mindset.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of SEO, content UX, and content operations, and the ability to align them with business goals for performance and growth.</li><li>
Advanced experience with AI-assisted content production, including prompt design, workflow tuning, and integrating AI into templates and publishing processes to increase efficiency and quality.</li><li>
Familiarity with frameworks like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall&mdash;and how they play out in real-world agency, studio, or tech environments.</li><li>
Strong research, interviewing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn complex concepts into clear, engaging narratives.</li><li>
Proficiency with content and analytics tools like GA4, Ahrefs, Airtable, and WordPress.</li><li>
Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills.</li><li>
A deep curiosity about what&rsquo;s next in project management&mdash;from new tools to new ways of working&mdash;and a passion for helping others adapt and thrive.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Nice To Haves</b></h3><ul><li>
Experience contributing expert commentary or appearing in thought leadership content</li><li>
Familiarity with PR/media collaboration and working alongside outreach or communications teams</li><li>
Background in content UX, accessibility, or conversion-oriented design for content</li></ul><div><b>
Salary Statement:</b></div><div>
This full-time position is available as a remote role that offers an annual base salary in the range of $110,000 to $140,000 USD. The range is a guide for the expected skills, knowledge, and experience for new hires based in USA only. Seniority level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. This means ranges will vary for candidates based outside of the USA and/or at different seniority levels. In addition to annual salary, full-time employees are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
About Us:</b></div><div>
We&rsquo;re a rapidly growing, independent media tech company headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Since 2012, our portfolio of influential digital publications has been helping millions of people succeed at work.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our brands cover thought leadership for executives in project management, people management, product management, tech, marketing and many others - with the goal of connecting people with knowledge, skills and tools they need to succeed professionally in the age of AI.</div><div></div><div><br>
We got our start in 2011 as The Digital Project Manager blog, founded by our CEO Ben Aston. Since then, we&rsquo;ve grown into an international team of 70+ creators, strategists, and innovators with a portfolio of more than 15 online publications. We enjoy an impact-driven environment that combines the agility of a startup with the creativity of an agency and the diversity of a global company.</div><div></div><div><br>
We&rsquo;ve previously ranked #30 in The Globe and Mail&rsquo;s Fastest Growing Companylist as well as Deloitte'sFast 50 program, received a CMI award for Best Digital Publication for The Digital Project Manager&mdash;and we&rsquo;re listed in both Canada's Top Small &amp; Medium Employers, and Best Employers in BC!</div><div></div><div><br>
All of this growth is driven by our commitment to our mission: In a world of evolving skills, practices, and technology, we&rsquo;re creating a playbook for the future of work and empowering communities to create it with us.</div><div></div><div><br>
Want to learn more? Watch this video to learn why the team love working at BWZ!</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Diversity Equity and Inclusion:</b></div><div>
Black and White Zebra is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran&rsquo;s status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. We celebrate all backgrounds and attributes that continue to help make our team impactful, iterative, adaptable, and fun!</div></div>

Senior Content Manager, The Digital Project Manager (USA)

University of Chicago

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 OPS Operations, Strategy, and Finance - Supply Chain Management
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 The Office of the Vice President for Operations supports the highest ambitions of the University&rsquo;s teaching and learning, research, and engagement goals with the mandate to oversee enabling infrastructure of the University including the built environment, technology, and human resources organizations. In support of faculty, students, and staff, the Office of the Vice President for Operations prioritizes an exceptional level of service and delivery of robust business practices that steward the University&rsquo;s infrastructure resources efficiently and contributes to the long-range planning and culture of the University.
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 The Executive Director, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Operations Strategy and Finance, provides strategic leadership for campus-wide operational functions, including Supply Chain, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Software Licensing, Printing Services, and Computer Acquisition. Overseeing multiple teams of directors, managers, and professional staff, the Executive Director develops and implements consistent processes to optimize efficiency, compliance, and financial stewardship across IT, Facilities, Safety and Security, and Human Resource. This position champions operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement to support the University&rsquo;s strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
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   Provides strategic leadership over supply chain, accounts payable/receivable, software licensing, printing services, and computer acquisition functions.
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   Develops and maintains a forward-looking 5-year strategic plan, aligning unit goals with broader University initiatives.
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   Oversees inventory and warehouse operations to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure timely service delivery.
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   Directs sourcing, vendor negotiation, and vendor management to achieve quality, cost savings, and compliance.
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   Ensures all processes comply with University policies and regulatory guidelines, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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   Establishes and manages operating budgets, performs financial modeling, and drives long-term financial planning.
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   Leads proposal and cost analysis development for significant University purchasing projects.
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   Builds and maintains effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
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   Serves as escalation point for complex customer issues and proactively solicit feedback for service improvement.
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   Leads, mentors, and evaluates a diverse team of managers and staff, fostering professional growth and high performance.
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   Develops, tracks, and reports on service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve team performance.
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   Drives process improvement initiatives and prepares regular reports/presentations for senior leadership.
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   Identifies operational goals and oversees allocation of resources to meet priorities. Ensures compliance of staff with organizational, University and other relevant policies and guidelines.
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   Advises on all financial activities, including financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and procurement. Oversees facilities management, including renovations, moves, maintenance and ongoing facilities operations. Manages development of all contracts, including those with vendors and other institutions.
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   Oversees the management of informational technology planning, ensuring necessary operating and information systems and resources are in place to accomplish strategic goals. Conceives and directs special projects related to the business of the organizational unit.
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   Provides leadership and direction through managers. Establishes budgetary plans, policies and protocols to enhance the central pedagogical mission and operational goals.
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   Manages employees through subordinates, usually other managers. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates.
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   Performs other related work as needed.
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 Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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   Developing and implementing information technology support programs and services.
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   Extensive experience collaborating with faculty and staff in a Tier 1 research university setting.
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   Extensive experience managing office equipment or desktop machines.
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   Five years of experience managing staff and charge back operations.
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   Five years of vendor management.
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   Dealing with budgeting and financial modeling in an auxiliary service environment.
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   Excellent written and oral communication skills.
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   Keep abreast of IT trends and technologies and build knowledge and technical expertise.
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   Collaborative &ndash; builds effective relationships with others. Works effectively as a member of a department. Open to assistance and willing to assist others. Puts success of team above own interest.
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   Professional &ndash; internalizes and acts on organizational mission and goals. Works effectively across organization and campus community. Active interest in the University and IT in higher education.
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   Takes personal ownership of professional development.
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   Values and respects differences.
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   Accountability and Commitment to Follow Through &ndash; advocate for the University and take ownership of multiple issues at a single time. Follow the issues through until final resolution.
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   Standard office environment.
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   Sit for short or extended time periods.
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   Extensively use computer.
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 People Manager
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 37.5
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 $202,000.00 - $258,000.00
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 The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
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 The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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 Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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 All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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 The University of Chicago's Annual Security &amp; Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Executive Director, Supply Chain Management

Crossroads RMC

<div><div>Location: Chicago, IL metro area<br>
Reports to: Consulting Manager<br>
Industry: High Tech<br>
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Company Description:<br>
Crossroads RMC is a small, well-established Chicago-area firm providing IT and business-system support to small- and medium-size manufacturers, nationally and internationally. Crossroads RMC has a loyal customer base for its high-quality products and services with a good reputation industry wide. Crossroads RMC is poised for high level of growth in existing and new markets.<br>
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Description of Responsibilities:<br>
<ul><li>Analyze customer requirements to formulate and design solutions based on standard and/or</li></ul>
custom components<br>
<ul><li>Develop solutions in Baan IV, V, and Infor LN</li><li>Lead/project manage implementation efforts</li><li>Assist product manager with pre-sales, development, and implementation efforts</li><li>Develop intranet/extranet integration applications</li><li>Support existing customer base</li><li>Perform unit and system testing</li><li>Provide onsite consulting services as needed</li></ul>
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Required Qualifications:<br>
<ul><li>BS in Computer Science, or equivalent</li><li>3+ years experience as Baan/LN Programmer/Analyst or Baan/LN Business Analyst</li><li>2+ years experience with SQL</li><li>Excellent analytical skills</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>Very strong customer service skills and experience</li><li>Strong problem solver</li><li>Self-motivated</li><li>Ability to balance independent work and team work</li><li>Proven project management abilities</li><li>Web services development experience a plus</li><li>C#.NET development experience a plus</li><li>Applicants from Chicago area strongly preferred, but others considered based upon experience</li></ul>
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Crossroads RMC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)</div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why Crossroads RMC?</b></h1>
<p></p><ul><li>We can help you harness the power of your current ERP, without requiring you to upgrade.</li>
<li>Our expert consulting and technical staff has 14-35 years of manufacturing and distribution experience.</li>
<li>We have developed a complete and comprehensive set of software to support the optimization and integration of your shop floor and warehouse.</li>
<li>We are an Infor partner with 500+ clients worldwide. Our close working relationship with Infor guarantees you the level of support and security necessary to ensure you continue to get what you want and need from your software investment.</li>
<li>Our services remain a cut above the rest because of experienced, hard-working and friendly people that exceed client expectations every day. Our commitment to quality services and solutions propels our growth and success.</li>
<li>You can count on us - We've been in business since 1984 and we're here to stay! Combining that with the highest reputation in manufacturing, distribution and technology consulting, we are your leading source to improve the performance and functionality of your Infor ERP.</li></ul></div><p></p>

Infor LN/Baan Programmer Analyst

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