<p>The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the supply chain function, including vendor development, contract negotiation, material procurement, production planning, inventory control, and outsourcing evaluations. This role develops metrics to assess supplier performance, enhances forecasting accuracy, and ensures consistent product quality and customer service. The position also supports new product introductions, product phase-outs, and collaboration across engineering, production, sales, and other internal teams to resolve issues related to both new and existing products.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with established purchasing, product identification, traceability, handling, storage, packaging, preservation, and delivery procedures.</li><li>Identify and approve qualified suppliers, including secondary sources, to mitigate supply risks.</li><li>Review and analyze inventory levels of components and raw materials to meet production requirements while achieving targeted inventory turnover and investment objectives.</li><li>Optimize raw material and component mix to maximize inventory efficiency.</li><li>Conduct periodic visits to supplier sites to assess performance in areas such as quality, delivery, pricing, capacity, and capability enhancements.</li><li>Develop and maintain procedural documentation aligned with quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001) for purchasing and material handling.</li><li>Approve purchase orders for raw materials, components, and value‑added services.</li><li>Coordinate engineering change notices (ECNs) for applicable materials and processes.</li><li>Analyze market trends and delivery conditions to determine current and future material availability.</li><li>Prepare cost analysis reports and maintain accurate records of company-owned materials stored at supplier locations.</li><li>Oversee storage and handling of raw materials and components.</li><li>Coordinate and participate in semiannual physical inventory activities.</li><li>Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The Stockroom Clerk II is responsible for receiving, storing, issuing, and organizing component inventory to support manufacturing and outside processing activities. This role ensures accurate counts, timely material flow, proper documentation, and adherence to all inventory procedures.</p><p>S<strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Perform daily inventory activities in accordance with established procedures and work instructions.</li><li>Count or weight‑verify all incoming parts from suppliers and accurately record receipts.</li><li>Prepare and package components for outside processing.</li><li>Kit materials and components for production work orders.</li><li>Deliver kitted components to designated manufacturing work centers.</li><li>Reconcile returned materials from production and document any discrepancies.</li><li>Return components to proper stocking locations and maintain organization and accessibility of inventory areas.</li><li>Track miscellaneous stock issues and maintain accurate records.</li><li>Identify and communicate potential process improvements to leadership.</li><li>Package finished products following written guidelines.</li><li>Immediately report any non‑conforming product to a supervisor.</li><li>Participate in cycle counts and scheduled mid‑year and year‑end inventories.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to oversee daily administrative operations and contribute to the smooth functioning of office activities. This role requires expertise in accounting software systems and familiarity with financial services processes. Based in Medford, Massachusetts, this is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and coordinate office operations to ensure efficiency in day-to-day activities.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems to handle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.<br>• Maintain financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Oversee the use of platforms such as Concur and Dentrix Dental Software to streamline workflows.<br>• Respond to inbound calls and provide exceptional customer service.<br>• Support staff by addressing administrative needs and ensuring the availability of necessary resources.<br>• Collaborate with team members to improve office procedures and enhance productivity.<br>• Monitor and report on office budgets and expenses.<br>• Train and guide employees on the use of office tools and software systems.<br>• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
<p>Robert Half is working with a respected professional services firm in the Burlington, MA area seeking an Office Manager to join its team. This role is permanent and would be in office 5 days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for an Office Manager to support administrative efforts across the office along with some general bookkeeping tasks. The desired candidate should have some light experience with billing and payroll, ideally with QuickBooks experience. Responsibilities will also include managing some of the company's social media, and LinkedIn presence. There will be some light HR tasks too.</p><p><br></p><p>For the right candidate our client is looking to offer a starting base salary around $70-80K. The benefits are competitive.</p><p><br></p><p>If interested and qualified please apply to this listing, or send your resume direct to Bill.Nichols@roberthalf. Thanks!</p>
<p>Provide leadership for supply chain management activities including: materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management. Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, IT and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery.</p><ul><li>Lead and manage all procurement and materials management activities including order placement, supplier follow-up, and compliance with government procurement regulations.</li><li>Lead yearly physical inventory for site</li><li>Help define and implement automated systems to plan and track material flow from customers through procurement to delivery to support a supply chain management strategy.</li><li>Accountable for division materials metrics and key performance indicators</li><li>Lead site S&OP process as well as cross functional weekly production meetings</li><li>Facilitate Kanban and materials requirement planning technique throughout division.</li><li>Facilitate corporate materials initiatives including common part numbers, supplier managed inventory, and consolidated purchasing agreements</li><li>Effectively create and sustain procurement to delivery material and system cost reduction programs</li><li>Lead and manage both hourly and salaried team members, including buyer/planners, scheduler/expeditors, shippers/receivers and material handlers. Provide professional development for all team members. Explain and support company policies and procedures.</li><li>Actively support and implement lean principles at the division by participating in Kaizen events and site team improvement boards</li><li>Daily cross functional collaboration to meet expected division goals</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain operations, Business, or related field required</li><li>4-6+ years’ experience in purchasing/materials management experience in a world-class, high volume manufacturing environment required.</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.</li><li>Must Demonstrate effective organizational and verbal/written English communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>