<p>HYBRID FLEX & EXCELLENT BENEFITS!</p><p>Robert Half has partnered with an industry leader as they look for an experienced Procurement Specialist to handle the sourcing and purchasing of both direct raw materials and indirect MRO items required for truck-upfitting operations across their national service centers. This hands-on role is responsible for all purchasing activities related to truck upfitting, building relationships with suppliers, and identifying new vendors to drive efficiency and cost savings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of all direct materials, aligning with company goals.</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies, manage contract negotiations, and secure competitive terms and pricing.</li><li>Actively cultivate vendor relationships, conduct performance evaluations, and identify new suppliers for innovative solutions.</li><li>Perform all procurement and inventory management activities using SAP, ensuring data accuracy and spend analysis.</li><li>Manage procurement operations to guarantee timely delivery of goods and services that meet quality standards.</li><li>Analyze spend data, execute cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Interested in this direct hire opportunity that offers hybrid flex and excellent benefits? Apply now and let's chat! </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team on a contract basis in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring smooth communication between vendors and internal departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to efficient purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and issue purchase orders based on approved requisitions to ensure timely procurement.<br>• Monitor deliveries, address discrepancies, and follow up with vendors to resolve issues as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and inventory data.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and provide updates on order statuses.<br>• Review invoices and verify received goods against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.<br>• Conduct vendor research and assist in evaluating suppliers to support procurement decisions.<br>• Prepare regular purchasing reports and maintain organized documentation.<br>• Ensure compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.<br>• Support inventory control by coordinating with relevant departments.
<p><strong>Workday Finance Product Lead</strong></p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Corporate Finance Systems</p><p> <strong>Confidential Search</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Quarterly travel to Michigan headquarters)</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a global leader in its industry, is seeking a Workday Finance Product Lead to serve as the finance-facing owner of its Workday Financial Management platform. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance operations, and enterprise systems, with primary responsibility for ensuring Workday supports accurate financial reporting, scalable processes, and strong internal controls across a complex, international organization.</p><p>This position is ideal for a finance professional with deep accounting experience who has led Workday Financials implementations and served as a Workday administrator. The role partners closely with global accounting and finance leadership to translate financial requirements into effective system design and execution.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance product owner for Workday Financial Management, representing accounting and finance priorities across the organization</li><li>Lead and support Workday Financials implementations, enhancements, and ongoing system administration</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance leadership to align Workday functionality with close, reporting, procurement, expense, and project accounting processes</li><li>Develop and maintain a finance-driven roadmap that supports reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and future growth</li><li>Translate accounting and finance requirements into detailed functional designs and Workday configurations</li><li>Oversee functional delivery of initiatives, ensuring adherence to financial controls, timelines, and quality standards</li><li>Provide guidance on Workday integrations, data flows, and downstream reporting dependencies</li><li>Serve as a key escalation point for system-related accounting issues, driving root-cause analysis and sustainable solutions</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support compliance, audit readiness, and risk management</li><li>Support governance, documentation, and change management related to financial systems</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please apply today. If you have questions, or if you would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist in Ypsilanti MI. Ideal candidate would be an exceptional and experienced Procurement Specialist, that is thoughtful and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, possesses a high level of creativity, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing of goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency and quality, and maintaining vendor relationships. This is an on-site position. Pay up to $28/hr. <br><br>Job Description<br>• Sourcing and Purchasing: Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.<br>• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with quality standards.<br>• Cost Management: Analyze market trends and pricing to develop cost-effective purchasing strategies that align with the organization’s budget and objectives.<br>• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance and operations, to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.<br>• Support internal and external audits.<br><br>Required Qualifications:<br>• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, logistics, or a related field.<br>• Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.<br>• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure the best prices and terms from suppliers.<br>• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.<br>• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.<br>Preferred Qualifications:<br>• Experience working with other agency. <br>• Demonstrated experience working both directly with the U.S. Government acquisition organizations as well as a supplier to the major aerospace prime contractors<br>• Experience working with CostPoint and/or Deltek.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In this six month contract position, you will play a critical role in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support organizational goals. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining precision in financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, track, and process IT vendor invoices through payment requests or approved purchase orders.</p><p>• Manage IT requisitions for purchase order approval, including both capital and expense acquisitions across multiple business units.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams, vendors, and stakeholders to reconcile discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.</p><p>• Support the financial team in ensuring vendor leases and purchases are accurately tracked within relevant systems, such as PeopleSoft.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison to address and escalate issues identified by vendor management, procurement, finance, and external suppliers.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation and records for vendor management to support audit requests.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating periodic business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual agreements and address any deviations.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as required to support financial operations.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team in Novi, Michigan. This Contract to permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage procurement processes, corporate credit card programs, and other purchasing functions within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be skilled in procurement operations and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance and efficiency across all purchasing activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage corporate credit card programs, including issuing cards, addressing cardholder inquiries, and processing transactions efficiently.<br>• Handle daily operations such as processing terminated employee accounts, managing credit card inbox requests, and scanning and distributing mail to cardholders.<br>• Create, revise, and cancel purchase orders while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and designated cost centers.<br>• Address Salesforce requests and tickets by resolving purchase order issues and processing change orders as required.<br>• Coordinate with accounts payable teams to resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing, quantity, and receipts.<br>• Track blocked or held invoices, working directly with suppliers and AP teams to ensure timely resolution.<br>• Monitor procurement compliance by identifying non-contractual spend and redirecting requests to preferred suppliers or catalogs.<br>• Assist with supplier onboarding and manage new supplier requests efficiently.<br>• Ensure alignment with procurement controls by overseeing the three-way match process for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.<br>• Utilize systems such as Workday, Salesforce, and banking platforms to manage procurement tasks effectively.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This position is based in East Lansing, Michigan, and offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects within the energy and natural resources industry. The role focuses on analyzing vendor activities, reviewing wage compliance, and ensuring adherence to government standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Perform data analysis to identify common vendors and trends across different locations.</p><p>• Investigate discrepancies and gather detailed information regarding vendor operations and employee wages.</p><p>• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze large datasets effectively.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure proper documentation and verification of supply chain-related activities.</p><p>• Examine purchase orders and supply chain documents for accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and provide detailed reports to support tax credit applications.</p><p>• Communicate findings and insights clearly with stakeholders and team members.</p><p>• Support ongoing supply chain projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a leading plastics manufacturing company in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this long-term contract role, you will be responsible for managing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring optimal purchasing practices. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's supply chain efficiency and success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Negotiate pricing agreements with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.<br>• Manage the RFQ process to evaluate and select vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.<br>• Oversee strategic purchasing activities to align with organizational goals and project requirements.<br>• Utilize SAP or similar systems to track and manage procurement processes effectively.<br>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support long-term partnerships.<br>• Analyze market trends and pricing models to inform purchasing decisions.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and procedures.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and objectives.<br>• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure adherence to contractual agreements.<br>• Prepare and review contract documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
<p><strong>Confidential Search – Strategic Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong></p><p> Metro Detroit Area | In-Office | Full-Time</p><p>Our client is a growing, privately held professional services organization supporting engineering, manufacturing, and operational environments across multiple industries. Known for its hands-on, results-driven culture, the firm partners closely with clients to improve quality, efficiency, and workforce performance.</p><p>Due to continued growth, the organization is expanding its recruiting capabilities to support both internal hiring initiatives and client-driven workforce needs.</p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><p>• Direct visibility to executive leadership, including the Chief Operating Officer</p><p> • Revenue-impacting role aligned with client delivery and growth strategy</p><p> • Blend of internal hiring, contractor recruiting, and client-facing talent support</p><p> • Access to modern recruiting tools and sourcing platforms</p><p> • Opportunity to help shape recruiting metrics, reporting, and process improvement</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>This role serves as a strategic recruiting partner, supporting internal corporate hiring and project-based contractor placements, while also sourcing and presenting talent for client engagements. The recruiter will manage searches across engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, and operational leadership roles.</p><p>The position offers meaningful exposure to executive decision-making, workforce planning, and recruiting analytics.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Internal Talent Acquisition</strong></p><p> • Manage full-cycle recruiting for professional and leadership roles</p><p> • Source and place independent contractors for project-based assignments</p><p> • Partner with leadership to understand hiring priorities and workforce planning needs</p><p><strong>Client-Focused Recruiting</strong></p><p> • Source and qualify candidates for engineering, supply chain, operations, and related roles</p><p> • Present vetted candidates to internal stakeholders supporting client engagements</p><p> • Maintain strong pipelines for recurring and forecasted client needs</p><p><strong>Sourcing & Analytics</strong></p><p> • Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and applicant tracking systems</p><p> • Track and report on metrics including time-to-source, candidate presentations, and pipeline activity</p><p> • Provide insights to leadership to improve recruiting effectiveness</p><p><strong>Candidate Experience</strong></p><p> • Deliver a professional, consultative experience to candidates</p><p> • Represent the organization effectively within competitive technical talent markets</p><p>If your experience aligns with the requirements for this position, and you are interested, or have questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski at 248.365.6131.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify a <strong>Senior Cost Accountant</strong> who brings a strong analytical mindset and a passion for understanding what truly drives cost and profitability. This Senior Cost Accountant position is not a transactional accounting role — it is a high-impact position focused on deep analysis, operational insight, and decision support. The ideal Senior Cost Accountant candidate will be someone who enjoys digging into data, challenging assumptions, and translating complex cost information into actionable business intelligence for leadership, operations, and finance teams.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Analyze product costs, margins, and profitability across lines, customers, and channels</li><li>Perform detailed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, volume, mix, and purchase price) and explain drivers clearly</li><li>Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements</li><li>Evaluate manufacturing performance, utilization, and efficiency trends</li><li>Support pricing decisions with margin and cost modeling</li><li>Lead inventory analysis, including reserves, slow-moving items, and obsolescence</li><li>Assist with standard cost development, updates, and rollups</li><li>Analyze capital investments and operational initiatives for financial impact</li><li>Build dashboards and analytical tools to enhance visibility into cost drivers</li><li>Support month-end close from an analytical perspective (not just journal entries)</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><ul><li>Highly analytical role with real influence on operational decisions</li><li>Strong partnership with plant leadership and executive teams</li><li>Opportunity to improve processes and drive measurable cost savings</li><li>Stable organization with long-term growth potential</li><li>Visibility that can lead to advancement into finance leadership roles</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.</p>
