We are looking for a talented Marketing Manager to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Mooresville, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a creative and organized detail-oriented individual who thrives on developing and executing marketing strategies. You will play a key role in shaping our brand, driving business development efforts, and managing public relations initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage all marketing activities in collaboration with the design team to ensure cohesive branding and messaging.<br>• Coordinate and prepare new business proposals, including production, delivery, and post-proposal analysis to identify lessons learned and best practices.<br>• Assist in the creation and delivery of interview presentations to support business development efforts.<br>• Develop and implement public relations strategies, including drafting announcements and press releases.<br>• Create engaging content for proposals, conferences, events, the company website, and detail-oriented social media platforms.<br>• Contribute to the development of the marketing plan and budget, while executing regional initiatives such as local events and sponsorships.<br>• Build and maintain client relationships, tracking opportunities through market research and collaboration with the Business Development team.<br>• Monitor and analyze marketing trends, ensuring strategies align with industry standards and company goals.
<p>We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to support our operations in the Washougal, Washington area on a long-term contract basis. This position plays a key role in managing purchasing activities, collaborating closely with suppliers, and ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in alignment with internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong vendor management experience, analytical insight, and a detail‑oriented approach to procurement.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to support reliable delivery timelines and competitive pricing.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, lead times, and quality standards to support optimal sourcing decisions.</li><li>Review freight and logistics costs, including the need for expedited shipments, to determine the most effective purchasing solutions.</li><li>Prepare and issue purchase orders using request-for-quote (RFQ) data within the ERP system.</li><li>Track and evaluate supplier performance and material quality, sharing insights with leadership as part of ongoing supplier reviews.</li><li>Partner with purchasing leadership to meet departmental benchmarks, including purchase order accuracy and delivery performance.</li><li>Analyze purchasing activity and market conditions to uncover opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.</li><li>Oversee shipping and receiving activities, including documentation, inventory tracking, and certification handling.</li><li>Work closely with accounting to match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies with vendors as needed.</li><li>Uphold confidentiality and adhere to all company policies and regulatory requirements while working with internal stakeholders and external partners.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong> The Customer Service Representative is the first line of contact for customers and is key to representing the company in an efficient, knowledgeable, and professional manner. This role supports the sales team by providing product information, accurately entering orders, assisting with any order issues and building and maintaining customer relationships. </p><p> </p><p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES:</p><p><br></p><p>The requirements listed below are representative of the essential duties required of the Customer Service Representative: </p><p> </p><p>· Accurately enter and process orders, track order status, and expedite as necessary to ensure on time delivery.</p><p>· Service existing accounts by regularly communicating with specified contacts and checking with them for any potential needs, so as to build and maintain loyal customer relationships. </p><p>· Help establish new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to allow for opportunity to call on past or prospective new customers for current or future needs.</p><p>· Responsible to ensure customer retention and growth through strong relationship management metrics.</p><p>· Present products effectively, up-sell and cross sell additional products as appropriate and generate referrals when possible.</p><p>· Interact daily with Regional Sales Managers (RSM’s) and sales representatives regarding customer opportunities, orders and issues.</p><p>· Follow up on lost business in an effort to reactivate dormant accounts.</p><p>· Qualify customer RFQ’s to ensure accurate cross-referencing, UOM and prospective package is ready for hand off to shipping department.</p><p>· Forwards quotations to customer as required.</p><p>· Completes initial lead follow up and communicates results to RSM, Marketing and appropriate management.</p><p>· Maintain customer information as needed for contacts, routing etc.</p><p>· Assist in business development activities i.e., direct mailings, samples and follow up calls.</p><p>· Quality is everyone’s responsibility.</p><p>· Other duties as assigned.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>For immediate consideration please call me directly Eric Lebow 508-205-2127 </u></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is excited to partner with an industry leading <strong>Metal Fabrication </strong>company in the<strong> Buffalo, NY </strong>area on their search for a skilled <strong>Junior Estimator </strong>with manufacturing experience.<strong> </strong>This is an excellent opportunity to break into or continue your career within a vital industry and a local family-owned business. Our great client offers a starting salary of <strong>$65,000 - $85,000</strong> and a comprehensive benefits package. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for fabricated sheet metal components and assemblies</li><li>Review and interpret manufacturing drawings, blueprints, and 3D models to evaluate scope, manufacturability, and project complexity</li><li>Analyze GD& T and tolerance requirements to assess production risks and cost impact</li><li>Develop detailed cost estimates covering material, labor, machine time, tooling, finishing, outside services, hardware, and assembly</li><li>Evaluate alternative manufacturing methods to determine the most efficient and cost-effective production approach</li><li>Manage RFQs from receipt through submission, communicating with customers to clarify specifications and meet turnaround deadlines</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams while tracking quote performance and maintaining accurate documentation in ERP/MRP systems</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half Permanent Placement</strong> is excited to partner with an industry leading <strong>Metal Fabrication </strong>company in the<strong> Buffalo, NY </strong>area on their search for a skilled and qualified <strong>Senior Estimator. </strong>This essential role is ideal for a customer-focused professional with estimating experience and a solutions-oriented mentality. Our great client offers a starting salary of <strong>$90,000 - $110,000</strong> and a comprehensive benefits package. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities include but not limited to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates for complex fabricated sheet metal components and assemblies</li><li>Review and interpret manufacturing drawings, blueprints, 3D models, GD& T, and tolerance requirements to evaluate manufacturability and project risk</li><li>Develop detailed cost models including material, labor, machine time, tooling, finishing, welding, machining, hardware, and assembly operations</li><li>Determine optimal manufacturing strategies, including make-versus-buy decisions, to maximize efficiency and profitability</li><li>Manage RFQs from receipt through submission, ensuring quotes meet margin targets and customer deadlines</li><li>Serve as a technical liaison between customers, vendors, engineering, and operations to clarify specifications and resolve technical issues</li><li>Identify design risks and recommend cost-saving or manufacturability improvements during the quoting process</li><li>Support the transition from quote to production by assisting with engineering clarification, reverse engineering when needed, and maintaining accurate documentation within ERP/MRP systems</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Houston (preferred), Dallas, Austin / San Antonio</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Predominantly remote | Hybrid as needed</p><p><br></p><p>Role Overview</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Global Procurement Specialist – IT</strong> on a contract‑to‑hire basis to support enterprise‑wide IT procurement. This role sits within a global procurement function that manages high‑impact, organization‑wide IT contracts and licensing. The ideal candidate has strong IT procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, global environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the <strong>full IT procurement lifecycle</strong>, including reviewing, negotiating, and redlining IT contracts</li><li>Support <strong>large‑scale, high‑volume IT agreements</strong> and vendor relationships</li><li>Lead sourcing activities including <strong>RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs</strong></li><li><strong>Negotiate favorable commercial terms focused on cost savings and risk mitigation</strong></li><li><strong>Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure contract alignment and compliance</strong></li><li><strong>Maintain contract and vendor documentation and support governance activities</strong></li><li><strong>Ensure procurement processes comply with internal policies and regulations</strong></li></ul><p>Team & Environment</p><ul><li>Work closely with <strong>one other procurement team member</strong></li><li><strong>Additional procurement hire underway in London</strong></li><li><strong>Global collaboration requires flexibility outside traditional business hours</strong></li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our team in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will oversee procurement activities to ensure the availability of essential materials, parts, and equipment while maintaining supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels. This position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing complex purchasing tasks and driving efficiency in supply chain operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage procurement activities with both domestic and international suppliers, including issuing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and verifying transaction accuracy.<br>• Resolve discrepancies such as delivery shortages, over-shipments, pricing changes, and adjustments to order schedules, communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to prepare and release requests for quotes (RFQs) and proposals (RFPs).<br>• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal departments to address procurement challenges and ensure smooth communication.<br>• Process non-conforming materials and handle Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests in collaboration with supply chain partners.<br>• Monitor inventory levels to align with company targets, making adjustments as needed to meet operational goals.<br>• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and inventory data within Epicor, ensuring all records are up-to-date and reliable.<br>• Evaluate supplier performance on delivery timelines and quality standards, documenting performance metrics and discussions.<br>• Analyze and recommend changes to inventory parameters, such as safety stock and reorder points, to optimize supply chain efficiency.<br>• Assist with additional procurement tasks and initiatives, contributing to team objectives and overall operational success.