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Outform Group

<div>$135,000 to $155,000 At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.<br>
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Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.<br>
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Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user&rsquo;s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.
<p><b>About Outform</b></p>
<p>
Outform Group is an award-winning global innovation agency. We partner with some of the best-known brands and retailers worldwide to transform customer experience through insight, technology, and creativity. We believe in retail and understand that expectations are being reset with every visit &amp; every click. Our teams bring insight, technology, and creativity. We design, code, engineer and produce, manufacturing across three continents, to deliver for brands and retailers in stores all over the world.</p>
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We are a global team united under the same spirit, Dare to Innovate.</p>
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Position Summary</b></p>
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We are open to finding a Purchasing Manager or Senior Purchasing Manager to lead Outform&rsquo;s global sourcing and procurement strategy for retail display materials, components, and finished goods. This role will be responsible for optimizing supplier performance, reducing total cost of ownership, and ensuring consistent quality and delivery across Outform&rsquo;s global supply chain. The Purchasing Manager or Senior Purchasing Manager will work closely with Product Development, Engineering, Operations, and Sales teams to deliver competitive and reliable sourcing solutions that support Outform&rsquo;s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.</p>
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If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and are passionate about bringing products to life with precision and excellence &mdash; we want to meet you.</p>
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Key Responsibilities</b></p>
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Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement Leadership</b></p>
<ul><li>This is a working manager role, and the candidate will have to run jobs themselves</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that align with Outform&rsquo;s business goals and growth initiatives</li></ul>
<ul><li>Identify, qualify, and manage a network of suppliers, manufacturers, and partners across North America, Asia, and Europe</li></ul>
<ul><li>Accountable for owning the entire purchasing process and all system requirements that entail; for example, ensuring that all PO&rsquo;s are received and maintained in an accurate manner</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation</li></ul>
<ul><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service-level expectations with suppliers</li></ul>
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Operational Excellence</b></p>
<ul><li>Responsible for building and maintaining a system that measures purchasing performance to estimate, with an improvement over estimate target 5%</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong experience of reporting on the departmental performance regularly and delivering action plans on how it will be accomplished</li></ul>
<ul><li>Lead purchasing operations to ensure timely procurement of materials, components, and finished goods for retail display projects</li></ul>
<ul><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to forecast material needs and align sourcing plans with production timeline</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implement purchasing systems, tools, and KPIs to monitor efficiency and cost performance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply and minimize disruptions</li></ul>
<ul><li>Effective, timely, and accurate communication of material delivery dates to the project management teams, along with ensuring that the system of record is maintained accurately (ERP)</li></ul>
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Team &amp; Vendor Management</b></p>
<ul><li>Lead and mentor a team of sourcing and procurement professionals</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews</li></ul>
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Sustainability &amp; Compliance</b></p>
<ul><li>Drive ethical and sustainable sourcing practices in alignment with Outform&rsquo;s ESG initiatives</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, quality standards, and corporate policies</li></ul>
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Qualifications</b></p>
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Education &amp; Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)</li></ul>
<ul><li>10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within the retail display, POP/POS, manufacturing, or consumer goods industries</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven track record of developing global sourcing strategies and managing complex supplier networks</li></ul>
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Skills &amp; Competencies:</b></p>
<ul><li>Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and cost structures in retail display production</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience with international sourcing, including Asia-based manufacturing</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent communication and leadership abilities with cross-functional collaboration skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools</li></ul>
<p><b>
Why Join Outform?</b></p>
<ul><li>Being a part of a global creative organization shaping the future of retail experiences</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work with world-class brands and innovative materials</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborative culture that values design, technology, and excellence in execution</li></ul>
<ul><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li></ul><br>
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<p></p><p><b>Outform does not provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Outform does not provide relocation assistance.</b></p>
<p><i>
Outform Group is an equal opportunity employer. Outform Group makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant's or employee's race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please notify the Outform Group Human Resources department.</i></p>
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Outform Group, Inc. offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) and matching contributions, HSA and FSA, leave programs, paid time off including holidays, and we continually review to align and update our benefit offerings</i></p></div>

Purchasing Manager

House Buyers of America

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<p></p><div><div><div><div><p>House Buyers of America is looking for a Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for bidding, managing and negotiating all contracts for our home renovations. This person will oversee all aspects of purchasing including developing detailed scopes of work and recruiting new contractors/ vendors. This is a 100% remote role.</p>
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What you will do:</p>
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<li>Bid out and manage all contracts, submit invoices, track project budgets and work with Field Managers to ensure contractors are performing work per the contract</li>
<li>Negotiate the lowest cost possible (national production builder pricing) and creatively source newer products to help lower costs and improve quality/ aesthetic appeal of our renovations</li>
<li>Partner with senior management to determine spec levels</li>
<li>Develop detailed scopes of work and budgets for each renovation job</li>
<li>Manage, train and fire General contractors and subcontractors.</li>
<li>Constantly recruit new contractors and vendor relationships through networking and cold calls. Ensure contractors are properly registered prior to starting jobs.</li>
</ul>
<p>About you:</p>
<ul>
<li>You have 5+ years of purchasing experience with a major home builder and remodeling company</li>
<li>You have excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Office)</li>
<li>You have a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or higher</li>
<li>You understand and can speak some Spanish (nice to have)</li>
</ul>
<p>Why we are a great place to work:</p>
<ul>
<li>Our company is FULLY REMOTE</li>
<li>Our awesome company culture includes: competitive pay great benefits, great people, casual dress, team events, work hard/ play hard environment</li>
<li>Year to Date we're up 81% on Acquisitions and 37% up on Dispositions!</li>
<li>We&rsquo;re continuing our nationwide expansion. Over the last year we&rsquo;ve expanded to 44 states and Washington DC!</li>
</ul>
<p>House Buyers of America is a residential real estate investment company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tyson's Corner, VA. We buy, renovate, and resell a high volume of homes offering a guaranteed, fast, and hassle-free sale to people who want to sell their house without paying a Realtor commission. We have a history of strong growth and success, having bought and sold thousands of houses. Our Company went from $0 to $50 million in annual revenue in its first 3 years in business and won the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.</p>
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Buyers of America is proudly a member of the Inc 5000 list.<br>
House Buyers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate by sex, creed, race, or by age. www.HouseBuyersOfAmerica.com</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Opta Group

ABOUT OPTA
<br>From our roots providing sand to local foundries in the 1880's, Opta has grown to an international group of companies committed to delivering optimal results for our customers. Opta's purpose is to create solutions that enhance productivity and set new standards for industrial performance. Our mission is to consistently deliver custom-engineered additives, specialty equipment and technical expertise that solves complex challenges, optimizes process and drives long-term success.
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OPTA CORE VALUES
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<li>SAFETY: We put safety first on our processes, our products and our culture to protect people and ensure long-term operational success.</li>
<li>PEOPLE: We invest in our people because their expertise drives the solutions that power our success.</li>
<li>CUSTOMERS: We build lasting partnerships by understanding our customers' challenges and delivering customized solutions that meet their unique needs.</li>
<li>INNOVATION: We continually seek smarter, more effective and innovative ways to deliver solutions, blending creativity, data-driven insight and practical application.</li>
<li>SUSTAINABILITY: We engineer solutions with efficiency, responsibility, and sustainability as our foundation, optimizing performance today, while strengthening the resilience of tomorrow's operations.</li>
</ul>
POSITION SUMMARY
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The Purchasing Manager will oversee and optimize the management of the company's procurement activities related to procurement of powdered raw materials (lime, petcoke, fluorspar, etc.) used in the production of desulphurization blends used in steelmaking. The Purchasing Manager will ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, maintaining a deep understanding of key markets, suppliers and related commodity pricing. This individual will also build strong relationships with suppliers and implement sourcing alliances. This position requires a dynamic leader with proven expertise in procurement and supply chain management, as well as an understanding of international freight logistics and the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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<li>Oversee and manage all procurement activities related to powdered raw materials, ensuring the supply of high-quality materials in line with production and inventory management needs.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a working knowledge of key markets and commodities, continuously monitoring trends and global supply chain dynamics.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, including developing/maintaining strategic sourcing alliances to optimize cost, quality, and lead time.</li>
<li>Develop, review, and maintain purchasing contracts with key suppliers.</li>
<li>Implement and drive procurement strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure high standards of quality and compliance.</li>
<li>Develop, track and manage key performance indicators (KPI) to show continuous improvement in key areas (e.g., cost reduction).</li>
<li>Collaborate with sales, operations, engineering and R&D teams to ensure alignment between procurement activities and company objectives.</li>
<li>Identify needs and develop supply risk mitigation strategies to ensure against potential supply disruptions.</li>
<li>Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by collaborating with sales, operations, and logistics to ensure materials are procured according to demand forecasts, capacity availability, and inventory requirements.</li>
<li>Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize procurement processes, drive cost savings, and improve operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Manage supplier performance, including conducting regular supplier reviews, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and performance standards.</li>
<li>Work closely with senior management to manage budgets, forecast material costs, and ensure alignment with financial objectives.</li>
<li>Oversee international procurement requirements, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials across global supply chains. Collaborate with the logistics team to coordinate international freight requirements.</li>
<li>Continuously evaluate procurement policies and procedures, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.</li>
</ul>
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, industrial engineering, chemistry, or a related field.</li>
<li>Minimum of seven years of experience in procurement, category management, operations, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Experience in sourcing chemicals or other direct materials used in industrial applications; experience in steelmaking or steelmaking chemicals is a plus.</li>
<li>Demonstrated track record of negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ERP systems and proven ability to harvest spend data and perform spend analytics. (Experience with IFS and/or AX2012 is a plus.)</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, with the proven ability to develop and present findings and recommendations. Competency with analytical tools, such as MS Power BI, is a plus.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and how to apply them to procurement and supply chain processes.</li>
<li>Proven track record of building and maintaining supplier relationships and sourcing alliances.</li>
<li>Excellent negotiation, communication, analytics, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze market trends and make informed decisions that align with company goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Strong leadership skills.</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT
<br>This hybrid role blends remote work with some travel (approximately 20%-25% of time). This role offers opportunities for collaboration with internal teams and external partners in a dynamic supply chain environment.
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Opta offers a diverse compensation and benefit package that includes the following:
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<li>Extended Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits</li>
<li>Health Savings Account</li>
<li>Life, AD&D, and Dependent Life Insurance</li>
<li>Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Professional Development</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>401(k) Match</li>
<li>Competitive Compensation Program</li>
<li>On Demand Pay (Dayforce Wallet)</li>
</ul>
We thank everyone for applying however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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Opta USA, an Opta Group Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age (40-70), national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement).

Purchasing Procurement Director

OSI Group

<p></p><div><p>As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world&rsquo;s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.</p>
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Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We&rsquo;re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.</p>
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The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI&rsquo;s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI&rsquo;s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.</p>
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This role is responsible for developing, monitoring, and analyzing the product costing structure to meet established profitability levels at the specific facility; develops long- and short-term raw material purchasing strategies that ensure costing targets are met; manages and works closely with a variety of other facility departments and corporate functions to implement approved strategies. Manages the facility&rsquo;s supply chain functions including scheduling, materials, formulations, traffic, and shipping and receiving.</p><br>
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Job Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develops and manages financial models used to evaluate raw material purchasing strategy needs and program efficacy. Identifies impact of both pass through and absorbed cost changes and implements strategies to optimize formulation profitability.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Works collaboratively with facility level Operations, Quality, and accounting departments as well as Corporate Purchasing, Sales, and Product Development to develop and implement procurement and costing strategies and to identify and resolve market and customer influences on profitability as relates to material sourcing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Works to achieve least cost formulations that are supply sustainable and meet customer and company quality requirements. Also works with Cost Accounting to ensure formulation savings are realized.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establish facility level purchasing and inventory strategies, based on knowledge of material management concepts, to govern daily purchasing and inventory practices and processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluate and approve vendors, based on organization standards and within approved authority levels, and authorize purchase orders for goods or services. Manage vendor relationship by resolving issues arising from late or incorrect shipments and by establishing vendor performance standards then monitoring and taking corrective action where necessary.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work with production management to plan and forecast customer orders to determine raw material needs and required inventory levels. Establish inventory and safety stock levels, order points and lot sizes. Measure lead-time to inventory investment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Document material and inventory requirements, including all codes, specifications, brands, and contact information necessary to process orders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Analyze changes or new issues in materials and supplies on a continuous basis to seek ways to reduce cost, improve quality and improve operational efficiency. Submit recommendations in material changes to management for approval before implementation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain purchasing and inventory data in applicable tracking system, i.e., warehouse management or enterprise resource planning.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Create and generate routine and ad hoc functional reports for use in reviewing activity, evaluating processes, and identifying opportunities for improvement.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate, as a team member or leader as assigned, in organization-wide purchasing, inventory, cost containment, and safety initiatives.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop, implement, and support departmental SOP&rsquo;s.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in any audits, internal or external, as required by providing relevant information about purchasing and inventory control processes, practices, or data.</li></ul>
<ul><li>This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Experience &amp; Skills</p>
<ul><li>5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Expert knowledge of food manufacturing, formulation, ingredient sourcing, and costing methods preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve successful outcomes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Bilingual is preferred.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.</li></ul><br>
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Education</p>
<ul><li>BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Work Environment</p>
<ul><li>Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Work conditions are typical of an office environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>This role requires 10% domestic travel.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds</li></ul>
<ul><li>Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.</li></ul><p></p><p>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities<br>
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p></div>

Supply Chain Manager

Cintas

<div><p><b>Requisition Number:</b> 214784</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
Cintas is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to be responsible for developing the sourcing strategy to meet the needs of internal customers and stakeholders. Responsibilities include using critical negotiating and competitive bidding skills to deliver cost control and reduction with current and prospective suppliers; managing supplier contracts and continuous supplier performance evaluation relative to business needs and market conditions; analyzing category spend to initiate restructuring of vendor base to achieve cost savings goals; seeking continuous improvement to drive innovation for all products within assigned product categories.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills/Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><p>
Required:</p><ul><li>
High school diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and intranet/internet</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Preferred</p><ul><li>
2+ years' Supply Chain experience</li><li>
5+ years' sourcing/purchasing experience</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Benefits</b><br>
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.</p><p><br>
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:</p><div><ul><li><br>
Competitive Pay</li><li>401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)</li><li>Disability, Life and AD&amp;D Insurance, 100% Company Paid</li><li>Paid Time Off and Holidays</li><li>Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Compensation</b><br>
A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $80,300 - $103,400/Year. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Company Information</b><br>
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes get Ready&trade; to open their doors with confidence every day by providing products and services that help keep their customers&rsquo; facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday&reg;. Headquartered in the U.S., Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard &amp; Poor&rsquo;s 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.</p><p><br>
Cintas Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.</p><p></p><p><br>
This job posting will remain open for at least five (5) days.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Category:</b> Supply Chain<br>
<b>Organization:</b> Global Supply Chain<br>
<b>Employee Status:</b> Regular<br>
<b>Schedule:</b> Full Time<br>
<b>Shift:</b> 1st Shift</p></div><p></p>

Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

United Airlines

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 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.
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 Come join us to create what&rsquo;s next. Let&rsquo;s define tomorrow, together.
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 The Global Procurement Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager manages sourcing for their respective category and leads cross-functional supplier qualification and sourcing activities for assigned category This role is the strategic interface towards supplier and accountable for building strong and strategic supplier relationships; ensure alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces.
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 The Global Procurement Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager supports United&rsquo;s Global Procurement team by successfully leading 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.
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   Manage-end-to-end accountability for defining the category and supplier strategy with stakeholders in line with the guidance of the commercial task force. Drive supplier selection according to category strategy, supplier base development, recommendation for the task forces, and identification of new suppliers.
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   Negotiate contractual terms to drive savings and reduce overall risks while ensuring stakeholders&rsquo; needs are met. Ensures alignment, anticipate changes, and drive activities based on supply market changes and recommendations of task forces.
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   Manage business relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers including routine enhancements to agreements, communication of demand/volume changes, updating contracts and sharing end-user feedback. Promotes co-operation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities.
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   Lead the creation and management of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to solicit bids and evaluate suppliers. Leverage Coupa knowledge to streamline purchasing, track orders, and manage supplier relationships. Utilize criteria such as cost, quality, delivery, and capacity to select the best suppliers.
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   Bachelor's degree
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   Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or another business-related field preferred
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   4+ years of consulting, procurement, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience
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   Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills
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   Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills.
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   Strong cross functional leadership skills.
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   Experience with both internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management,
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   Ability to work independently.
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   Efficient conflict resolution skills.
  </li>
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   Excellent market information analysis skills and supply market knowledge
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   Skilled in strategic minded project management
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   Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment
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  What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
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   Master's degree
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   5+ year track record in Strategic Procurement
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   Previous experience with assigned category preferred
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   Experience/understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy and any compliance efforts
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   CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)
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   Experience with aviation engine maintenance
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   Proficient in data analysis and visualization, reporting and business intelligence tools.
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 The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
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 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.
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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.
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Global Procurement - Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Northeastern Illinois University

<div><div>Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.</div><div></div><div>
Job Summary:</div>
This position supports the strategic and operational management of the university&rsquo;s procurement and contracting functions. This role ensures that all purchasing activities comply with the Procurement Code of Illinois, Regulations of the Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees, and University policies and procedures related to transactions, contracts, and purchases. The Deputy Director, Procurement will also oversee contract administration, supplier relationships, and staff development to advance the institution's procurement goals.<div></div><div>
Job Description:</div><ul><li>
Manage day-to-day procurement operations, including competitive sourcing, purchase requisitions, supplier onboarding and contract execution.</li><li>
Supervise and mentor procurement staff, ensuring consistent application of policies and best practices.</li><li>
Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining procurement policies, procedures, and systems.</li><li>
Serve as acting director in the absence of the Director of Procurement.</li></ul><div>
Lead strategic-sourcing initiatives to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve supplier performance.</div><div>
Partner with departments to analyze spend data and develop purchasing strategies aligned with university objectives.</div><div>
Oversee supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.</div><div>
Promote supplier diversity and the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.</div><div>
Ensure purchase requests are consistent with budgets and funding.</div><div>
Review all contracts and certifications for filing with the State Comptroller.</div><div>
Promotes the use of BEP-certified minority vendors.</div><div></div><ul><li>
Support the Workday Implementation process and optimization of the Workday ERP system.</li><li>
Provide guidance and training to university departments on procurement best practices, compliance and contract management.</li><li>
Oversee and manage the university&rsquo;s Corporate P-Card Program.</li><li>
Review all federally funded contracts and intergovernmental agreements. Ensure purchasing is consistent and compliant with specific terms.</li><li>
Review contracts as needed and annually for renewal purposes. This involves meeting with Unit heads/Deans as required.</li><li>
Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and consortium partners.</li><li>
Represent Procurement on university committees and initiatives.</li><li>
Performs related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Minimal Qualifications:</div><div>
Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible management work experience in a private or governmental organization:</div><div>
Eight (8) years in the area of designated specialization required by the position</div><div>
AND</div><div>
Three (3) years supervising the work of a professional staff or process within the designated specialization</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree may be substituted for the above three (3) years non-specialized experience requirement</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree may be substituted for one (1) year specialized work experience</li></ul><div></div><div>
Departmental Preferences:</div><ul><li>
Undergraduate degree in business or related field.</li><li>
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.</li><li>
One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with all levels of an organization.</li><li>
Knowledge of the Illinois Procurement Code and/or experience with a public university.</li><li>
Experience in implementing and using Workday Finance ERP System.</li><li>
Familiar with joint purchasing cooperatives (IPHEC or E&amp;I).</li><li>
CPPB preferred but not required.</li></ul><div></div><div>
This position requires a background check.</div><div><br>
</div><div>Salary Range</div>
$75,000 - $81,000<div><br>
</div><div>Benefits</div><div>
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit our <div>Employee Benefits</div> page to learn more about our comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.</div><div></div><div><i>
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal </i><i>Opportunity/Affirmative</i><i> Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified </i><i>individuals. Northeastern</i><i> Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.</i></div></div>

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