<p>We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing and supplier management for a wide range of indirect spend categories within a Health Pharm/Biotech environment in Princeton, NJ. This long-term Contract position will focus on securing value through thoughtful category planning, effective contract negotiation, and close partnership with cross-functional stakeholders. The role is well suited for a procurement specialist who can balance commercial objectives, compliance expectations, and operational priorities in a regulated setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct sourcing activities across indirect purchasing areas such as technology, marketing, facilities, consulting services, travel, and transportation.</p><p>• Build category plans that support business priorities, strengthen compliance, and improve long-term supplier value.</p><p>• Conduct supplier negotiations for complex agreements to achieve favorable pricing, service commitments, and contractual protections.</p><p>• Oversee contracts from initial drafting and review through execution and ongoing adherence, working closely with legal and internal business teams.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to reduce spend, improve total cost outcomes, and enhance the value delivered by suppliers.</p><p>• Collaborate with partners in operations, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, finance, IT, marketing, and other corporate functions to align procurement strategies with business needs.</p><p>• Evaluate market conditions, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to inform sourcing decisions and category direction.</p><p>• Reduce supply and compliance exposure by strengthening sourcing approaches, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting diversification efforts.</p><p>• Measure and communicate procurement results, including savings, service performance, key metrics, and compliance with negotiated terms.</p><p>• Contribute to broader procurement improvement efforts such as vendor onboarding enhancements, payment term optimization, supplier diversity initiatives, and purchasing data standardization.</p>
We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Specialist to support contract and procurement operations for a higher education organization in Newark, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage a high volume of agreements, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced administrative environment. The role focuses on contract administration, vendor and specialized services agreements, and day-to-day coordination within Workday and related procurement processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from intake and review through processing, execution, and ongoing administration.<br>• Coordinate a large volume of agreements each month, ensuring timely handling of construction, engineering, and specialized services contracts.<br>• Use Workday and other procurement systems to route, track, and maintain contract records with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Partner with senior leadership, internal departments, and external vendors to move agreements forward and resolve contract-related questions.<br>• Support procurement operations by reducing administrative burden, organizing documentation, and keeping activities on schedule.<br>• Monitor contract timelines, renewals, and approvals to help maintain compliance with internal standards and business requirements.<br>• Communicate contract terms, status updates, and next steps clearly in both verbal and written interactions.<br>• Handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strong attention to detail across all contract activities.
We are looking for an experienced procurement leader to guide indirect sourcing strategy across the Americas for a dynamic retail organization. This role will shape category plans, strengthen supplier partnerships, and work closely with business and finance stakeholders to deliver value, quality, and responsible purchasing outcomes. The position is well suited for someone who combines strategic insight with hands-on execution in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the regional indirect procurement agenda across categories such as store development, facilities, events, communications, client initiatives, visual merchandising, travel, and specialized services.<br>• Build and implement sourcing strategies that align regional priorities with broader enterprise procurement objectives and measurable business goals.<br>• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to improve purchasing practices, introduce effective tools and methods, and drive consistent performance standards.<br>• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, from defining business needs and evaluating suppliers to negotiating commercial terms, finalizing agreements, and supporting rollout.<br>• Analyze spending patterns and operating expenses to uncover savings opportunities, improve cost efficiency, and strengthen total cost of ownership decisions.<br>• Establish strong supplier governance by setting service expectations, tracking performance metrics, and addressing compliance and risk considerations.<br>• Partner with Finance to support budgeting discipline, validate savings results, and provide reporting that reflects operational and financial impact.<br>• Develop reporting frameworks and executive-level updates that combine qualitative insights with quantitative results for leadership review.<br>• Coach and develop procurement talent while fostering a collaborative, high-accountability culture across the regional procurement team.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to support day-to-day procurement activities for a wholesale distribution operation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This role helps keep materials and products moving by managing order workflows, maintaining accurate purchasing records, and coordinating closely with vendors and internal teams. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable balancing administrative accuracy with timely follow-up across multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate and update purchase orders in the company’s purchasing or accounting platform, ensuring information is complete and accurate.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for suppliers to confirm pricing, product availability, lead times, order status, and delivery expectations.<br>• Review outstanding orders regularly and take action on delayed shipments, backordered items, and other fulfillment issues.<br>• Support inventory planning by helping replenish stock and monitoring item levels to align with operational demand.<br>• Compare purchasing records, invoices, and receiving documents to identify mismatches and help resolve quantity, cost, or delivery discrepancies.<br>• Partner with Accounts Payable and internal stakeholders to investigate invoice variances and maintain smooth payment processing.<br>• Maintain current vendor, item, and pricing data within internal systems to support accurate purchasing activity and reporting.<br>• Assist with supplier sourcing efforts by gathering quotes, evaluating pricing options, and supporting vendor setup documentation.<br>• Prepare purchasing and inventory-related reports in Excel and contribute ideas that improve process efficiency, record accuracy, and team support.
We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to support inbound transportation activities for a manufacturing organization in Parsippany, New Jersey. This contract position with permanent potential focuses on coordinating drayage moves, improving carrier performance, and maintaining reliable shipment visibility across the inbound network. The ideal candidate brings a strong logistics background, sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and transportation partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate the assignment of inbound container drayage moves to approved carriers while following established transportation guidelines.<br>• Keep operating procedures accurate and up to date, and share process changes with logistics partners, customs contacts, internal inbound teams, and transportation providers.<br>• Gather carrier status updates and combine shipment tracking details into daily inbound reporting for internal visibility.<br>• Source and evaluate market pricing for new drayage lanes to support cost-effective transportation planning throughout the year.<br>• Reassign loads to alternate carriers when service issues arise or when primary providers decline shipment coverage.<br>• Review carrier performance each day, address service disruptions quickly, and take action to reduce delays and extra accessorial costs.<br>• Support operations, sales, finance, and compliance teams by securing shipment documentation, transportation details, and spot quotes as needed.<br>• Strengthen the carrier network by meeting with prospective service providers, assisting with selection decisions, and helping onboard new partners.<br>• Lead recurring carrier business reviews, oversee annual bid and volume allocation activities, and help negotiate transportation agreements.<br>• Prepare and distribute weekly port activity updates and contribute to process improvement projects that enhance inbound logistics execution.
<p>We are looking for a<strong> Supply Chain Analyst</strong> to support planning, logistics, and operational coordination for a manufacturing environment in Branchburg, New Jersey. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can turn supply chain data into practical decisions that improve material flow, forecast accuracy, and production readiness. The role works across planning and operations teams to strengthen day-to-day execution while supporting broader supply chain performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> Supply Chain Analyst Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Analyze supply chain and logistics data to identify trends, resolve inefficiencies, and support informed operational decisions.</p><p>• Build and maintain demand forecasts that align inventory levels, customer needs, and production capacity.</p><p>• Coordinate production planning activities to help ensure materials and schedules support manufacturing requirements.</p><p>• Monitor global supply chain activity and help address risks related to supply availability, lead times, and shipment performance.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, reporting accuracy, and overall supply chain execution.</p><p>• Track key performance indicators and prepare insights that support service, cost, and inventory objectives.</p><p>• Review inventory positions and recommend actions to reduce shortages, excess stock, and planning gaps.</p><p>• Support logistics planning and material movement to promote timely delivery and efficient supply chain operations.</p>
<p>benefits:</p><ul><li>hybrid</li><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>life insurance</li><li>long term disability</li><li>401k</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage end‑to‑end supply chain activities, including sourcing, purchasing, planning, and logistics.</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with OEM suppliers and Contract Manufacturers.</li><li>Optimize supply chain processes to improve efficiency, cost savings, and lead-time performance.</li><li>Monitor vendor performance and negotiate pricing, terms, and service improvements.</li><li>Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies.</li><li>Partner with internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Finance) to ensure alignment on production and supply needs.</li><li>Analyze supply chain data to support forecasting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Travel will be required.</li></ul>