We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our procurement team in Freeport, Texas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in sourcing chemical raw materials, equipment, and other essential supplies, ensuring that procurement processes meet both quality and cost-effectiveness standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization within the chemicals industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement procurement strategies for chemical raw materials, equipment, and other supplies.<br>• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by evaluating and negotiating contracts effectively.<br>• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely and efficient replenishment aligned with production schedules.<br>• Conduct market analysis to stay informed about trends, pricing changes, and regulations affecting procurement.<br>• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of materials or services.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement aligns with organizational goals.<br>• Review and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements and standards.<br>• Optimize purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.<br>• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies during procurement activities.
<p><strong>Job Description: Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong> Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a temporary basis. This position focuses on managing purchase orders, aged payables resolution, vendor reconciliations, and process documentation within a fast-paced, accuracy-driven environment. You will work collaboratively with site administrators, financial managers, and vendors to resolve outstanding issues and ensure accurate and timely record maintenance. The assignment is a 3-month engagement with an immediate start.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>1. Purchase Order (PO) & GR Clearing</strong></p><ul><li>Review unmatched purchase orders (POs) and goods receipt notes (GRNs), identifying discrepancies to determine if goods were received but not invoiced, or vice versa.</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with Site Administration teams and Regional Financial Managers to address mismatches and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Close fully matched POs to release encumbrances and improve cash flow visibility.</li><li>Analyze GR/IR Clearing accounts and address lingering balances through thorough research and reconciliation.</li><li>Manage purchase order clearing and exception resolution, aligning with 3-way matching principles (PO, GRN, and invoice).</li></ul><p><strong>2. Aged Payable Resolution</strong></p><ul><li>Investigate invoices aged 60+ or 90+ days, determining the root cause of outstanding balances (e.g., missing POs, GRNs, or delayed approvals).</li><li>Match invoices to POs and receipts, ensuring process accuracy.</li><li>Liaise with vendors to confirm outstanding balances, request copies of missing invoices, and validate credits where applicable.</li><li>Identify and action debit balances or open credits, including applying credits or submitting refund requests when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Vendor Statement Reconciliations</strong></p><ul><li>Request and reconcile monthly statements from top-tier vendors.</li><li>Validate open items on vendor statements against ERP records and flag any unrecorded invoices.</li><li>Investigate and resolve common discrepancies, such as missing credits, duplicate payments, or unapplied cash payments.</li><li>Maintain and update vendor records with reconciliation notes, ensuring the vendor log reflects the most recent reconciliation dates and outstanding items.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Documentation and Team Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain a shared tracker monitoring aged items, along with action owners, the steps taken, and updated resolution dates.</li><li>Identify and escalate recurring issues, including missing GRNs, vendor setup challenges, or PO and approval delays, to streamline processes or flag areas for improvement.</li><li>Foster collaboration within cross-functional teams, promoting a seamless accounts payable process.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for an AP Specialist to join their team on a contract to hire basis. This individual will be responsible for managing and processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely payments, all while adhering to healthcare industry policies and regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable navigating complex vendor relationships within the healthcare sector. This role is hybrid with 2 days in office and 3 days work from home. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and verify invoices for goods and services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with healthcare purchasing protocols</li><li>Review and reconcile vendor statements</li><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including coding, approvals, and data entry</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external healthcare providers to clarify billing issues</li><li>Prepare regular accounts payable reports and support month-end closing activities</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies and healthcare industry regulations</li><li>Assist with audits by providing documentation and transaction history</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and payment deadlines to maintain positive vendor relationships</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly organized and resourceful Human Resources Specialist to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. This role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing recruitment, payroll processing, employee relations, and compliance tracking with precision and efficiency. You will play a key part in fostering a positive workplace environment while ensuring adherence to HR policies and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage recruitment processes including sourcing candidates, conducting initial screenings, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring decisions.</p><p>• Utilize job boards, social media platforms, referrals, and other networking tools to identify and attract top talent.</p><p>• Oversee onboarding and offboarding procedures to ensure smooth transitions for employees.</p><p>• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and maintain accurate personnel records.</p><p>• Process payroll efficiently and ensure accuracy using ADP systems.</p><p>• Facilitate open enrollment for employee benefits and provide guidance throughout the process.</p><p>• Address employee relations matters by resolving conflicts and handling disciplinary actions effectively.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with HR policies and prepare necessary reports to maintain regulatory standards.</p><p>• Support the implementation and management of HRIS systems to streamline administrative tasks.</p>
<p>Follow Shad On LinkedIN at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> West Houston, TX (Hybrid)</p><p> 💼 <strong>Compensation:</strong> Base Salary 💰 + Bonus Potential 🎯 + Full Benefits 🏥</p><p> 🤝 <strong>Engagement:</strong> Working with <strong>Robert Half</strong> on behalf of a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> 💼</p><p> 👥 <strong>Team:</strong> Dynamic Leadership 🌟 | Collaborative Culture 🤝</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> to hire an <strong>inquisitive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and <strong>strategic thought leader</strong> for a key procurement analytics role. If you love turning data into actionable insights and influencing high-impact decisions, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📊 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>📈 Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance).</li><li>🔎 Analyze spend data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across suppliers and dealerships.</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with sourcing teams and managers to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>💡 Translate data into actionable recommendations for sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.</li><li>🧹 Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and classification efforts.</li><li>🛠️ Implement and manage analytics platforms (Power BI, Qlik).</li><li>🤖 Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance procurement insights.</li><li>⚠️ Support supplier segmentation and risk analysis using internal/external data.</li><li>🔗 Partner with IT and Finance to ensure system integration and data alignment.</li><li>🧠 Present findings to senior leadership to guide decision-making.</li><li>📚 Stay current on procurement analytics trends and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎓 Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Capabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>🗣️ Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.</li><li>🤝 Strong collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.</li><li>🚀 Initiative and ownership of complex projects.</li><li>📊 Business acumen and technical rigor.</li><li>💪 Self-motivated and results-driven.</li></ul><p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>📅 5–7 years of experience in procurement data analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>📊 Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP/XLLOOKUP, Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas.</li><li>🧮 Strong ad hoc analysis and data manipulation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected]</p>
<p><strong><em><u>AN OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU!</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and dedicated <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join our client's finance team at a publicly traded manufacturing company. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong background in manufacturing accounting and financial reporting to take a leadership role in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>WHAT YOU GET TO DO EVERY DAY! </u></em></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations and financial reporting, with a strong focus on cost accounting in a manufacturing setting.</p><ul><li><strong>Standard Cost Accounting:</strong> Develop, maintain, and analyze <strong>standard costs</strong> for all manufactured products, including labor, overhead, and material components.</li><li><strong>Cost and Variance Reporting:</strong> Prepare detailed <strong>manufacturing cost and variance reports</strong> (e.g., purchase price variance, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead spending variance), providing insightful analysis to operations management.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Manage the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate <strong>financial reporting</strong> in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements for a publicly traded company.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Lead, mentor, and manage a team of up to <strong>four accounting professionals</strong>, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.</li><li><strong>Inventory & Fixed Assets:</strong> Oversee the accounting for inventory valuation (including cycle counts and physical inventories) and fixed assets.</li><li><strong>General Ledger & Controls:</strong> Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and ensure strong internal controls and SOX compliance across all accounting functions.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead IT application initiatives within a dynamic organizational environment. This role focuses on managing complex IT projects, ensuring smooth execution of application migrations, and driving alignment with business objectives. This is a long-term contract position based in Houston, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans that align IT application strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Oversee the migration and separation of IT systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.<br>• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery within set timelines.<br>• Identify potential risks, create mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to maintain project continuity.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders, including legal, procurement, and vendors, to manage application licenses and compliance requirements.<br>• Lead change management efforts by preparing communication plans, organizing training sessions, and ensuring user adoption.<br>• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and track expenses to stay within financial constraints.<br>• Formulate detailed cutover plans, including readiness assessments, blackout windows, and post-implementation support.<br>• Ensure application integration processes meet organizational standards and facilitate seamless interaction with other systems.
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven <strong>Proposal Coordinator</strong> to support the full lifecycle of proposal and RFP responses. This role focuses on <strong>reviewing RFPs, extracting key requirements, managing timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliant proposal submissions</strong>. While light proposal writing or formatting may be required, this position is more aligned with <strong>project management, workflow organization, and information gathering</strong> than creative design work.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys coordinating cross-functional communication, and can keep complex proposal processes on track.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>RFP & Proposal Support</strong></p><ul><li>Review RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs to identify key requirements, deliverables, deadlines, and compliance needs.</li><li>Break down complex RFP documents into clear tasks and timelines.</li><li>Maintain proposal schedules, internal deadlines, and submission checklists.</li><li>Collaborate with SMEs, leadership, sales, technical teams, and other contributors to gather required content.</li><li>Support the development of written proposal content as needed (light writing/editing).</li><li>Ensure all proposal responses meet formatting, compliance, and submission requirements.</li><li>Manage version control, content updates, and document organization throughout the proposal process.</li><li>Assist with final assembly and submission of proposals (PDFs, portals, email submissions, etc.).</li></ul><p><strong>Project & Process Management</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the central point of coordination throughout the proposal lifecycle.</li><li>Manage intake of new RFP opportunities, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.</li><li>Maintain proposal calendars, timelines, and status updates for stakeholders.</li><li>Work with leadership to streamline and improve proposal processes and templates.</li><li>Organize reference materials, past responses, and content repositories for future proposals.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Schedule and run proposal-related meetings, reviews, and check-ins.</li><li>Communicate status, risks, delays, and requirements proactively.</li><li>Coordinate feedback and revisions from internal reviewers and subject matter experts.</li></ul><p><br></p>
