<p>The Global Procurement Manager will play a key role in establishing and developing a Global Procurement Operations function, with responsibility for categories such as Maintenance, Equipment, Logistics, and more.</p><p>This position will also involve close collaboration with potential external business process partners.</p><p>The successful candidate will help build a best-in-class global procurement department, delivering measurable commercial and operational benefits through RFX processes, e-Procurement, change management, and by leveraging internal and external supplier relationships across a multimillion-dollar spend portfolio.</p><p>This role offers the autonomy to implement and drive operational excellence while supporting a rapidly growing organization. It presents an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven team with strong career growth potential.</p><p>The position will cover all phases of procurement efforts for these categories within the U.S. market. Responsibilities include fostering strong stakeholder relationships, leading change management initiatives, building national-level vendor partnerships, and applying regional best practices across North America. The role also involves developing, overseeing, and executing category-level purchasing strategies, operations, and logistics.</p><p>The Senior Procurement Category Manager will contribute to company-wide goals by driving accountability, service excellence, and process efficiency. They will be the primary owner of ensuring compliant and optimized procurement processes across assigned categories in the U.S.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Negotiate large-scale, complex goods and services supply contracts.</li><li>Partner closely with operational teams to ensure aligned value creation.</li><li>Communicate with confidence and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Identify and deliver procurement synergies through standardization, vendor consolidation, supply chain optimization, and evaluation of new business models and technologies.</li><li>Provide strategic and tactical guidance on categories based on market trends, best practices, and organizational objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute regional and national opportunities.</li><li>Align business units around shared value-enhancing initiatives, innovative programs, and macro-level opportunities.</li><li>Maintain clear and effective communication with senior leadership.</li><li>Scale successful regional programs to national and global levels.</li><li>Establish benchmarks, performance metrics, and objectives for procurement activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Grant Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is pivotal in managing the financial aspects of grants and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in grant administration and accounting, along with a strong ability to collaborate across departments and meet reporting requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the complete lifecycle of transit-related grants, including setup, budget tracking, billing, reporting, and audits.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal requirements such as 2 CFR 200, Circular 5010, Circular 9030, and Circular 9040.</p><p>• Monitor and process grant draws, reimbursements, and financial transactions in alignment with funding regulations.</p><p>• Maintain accurate grant documentation, agreements, and supporting records for audit and retention purposes.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, cost reallocations, and budget adjustments related to grants.</p><p>• Conduct monthly reconciliations of grant revenues, expenses, and matching requirements.</p><p>• Review project expenditures for compliance with grant budgets and funding guidelines.</p><p>• Collaborate with various teams, including Procurement and Capital Projects, to ensure timely and accurate charging of eligible costs.</p><p>• Generate financial reports and prepare reimbursement requests for federal and state agencies.</p><p>• Assist in audits and reviews, including Triennial Reviews, State Management Reviews, and Single Audits.</p>
