<p>The Global Procurement Manager will play a key role in establishing and developing a Global Procurement Operations function, with responsibility for categories such as Maintenance, Equipment, Logistics, and more.</p><p>This position will also involve close collaboration with potential external business process partners.</p><p>The successful candidate will help build a best-in-class global procurement department, delivering measurable commercial and operational benefits through RFX processes, e-Procurement, change management, and by leveraging internal and external supplier relationships across a multimillion-dollar spend portfolio.</p><p>This role offers the autonomy to implement and drive operational excellence while supporting a rapidly growing organization. It presents an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven team with strong career growth potential.</p><p>The position will cover all phases of procurement efforts for these categories within the U.S. market. Responsibilities include fostering strong stakeholder relationships, leading change management initiatives, building national-level vendor partnerships, and applying regional best practices across North America. The role also involves developing, overseeing, and executing category-level purchasing strategies, operations, and logistics.</p><p>The Senior Procurement Category Manager will contribute to company-wide goals by driving accountability, service excellence, and process efficiency. They will be the primary owner of ensuring compliant and optimized procurement processes across assigned categories in the U.S.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Negotiate large-scale, complex goods and services supply contracts.</li><li>Partner closely with operational teams to ensure aligned value creation.</li><li>Communicate with confidence and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Identify and deliver procurement synergies through standardization, vendor consolidation, supply chain optimization, and evaluation of new business models and technologies.</li><li>Provide strategic and tactical guidance on categories based on market trends, best practices, and organizational objectives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and execute regional and national opportunities.</li><li>Align business units around shared value-enhancing initiatives, innovative programs, and macro-level opportunities.</li><li>Maintain clear and effective communication with senior leadership.</li><li>Scale successful regional programs to national and global levels.</li><li>Establish benchmarks, performance metrics, and objectives for procurement activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Supply Chain Specialist to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain operations, ensuring seamless logistics, and improving inventory management processes. This position is ideal for someone passionate about creating efficient workflows and driving results in a dynamic environment. Experience with SAP and international shipping a must. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain processes and enhance overall efficiency.</p><p>• Oversee logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective transportation solutions.</p><p>• Manage inventory analysis to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or shortages.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.</p><p>• Utilize PeopleSoft tools to streamline procurement and supply chain workflows.</p><p>• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.</p><p>• Conduct full-cycle recruiting efforts to build a skilled and reliable supply chain team.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies across all supply chain activities.</p><p>• Provide strategic recommendations to improve supply chain management and logistics operations.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and documentation on supply chain metrics and project outcomes.</p>
<p>Robert Half is working on an important Controller opening for a client of ours that has a focus on cost and overseeing the financial operations related to their projects. This position calls for strong analytical capabilities, sound financial judgment, and the ability to work effectively across teams. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial performance, enhance planning accuracy, and support leadership with meaningful insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee cost activity and spending across key operational areas to ensure financial discipline.</li><li>Prepare detailed cost analyses, forecasts, and variance reporting to monitor performance trends.</li><li>Collaborate with internal partners to promote efficient purchasing practices and optimize resource utilization.</li><li>Maintain and improve tools, processes, and dashboards used to track and report cost information.</li><li>Support the development of annual budgets and ongoing financial plans for major organizational initiatives.</li><li>Review financial data to identify opportunities for improved efficiency and recommend process enhancements.</li><li>Uphold adherence to internal financial controls and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Provide accurate cost information during monthly and annual close cycles.</li><li>Present financial insights and recommendations that help guide strategic and operational decisions.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to oversee the wholesale accounting functions for a dynamic furniture manufacturing business in Newton, North Carolina. This role will manage accounting operations for domestic manufacturing plants and imported product lines, with total sales of approximately $225 million. The Director of Accounting will collaborate closely with plant controllers, operations teams, and corporate management to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective cost analysis.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounting operations for multiple manufacturing plants and imported product lines, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.<br>• Develop and maintain standard costs for pricing products by analyzing material and manufacturing expenses.<br>• Monitor production efficiencies and variances, proposing and supporting process improvement initiatives.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly financial statements, including variance analyses, for review by operations and corporate leadership.<br>• Collaborate with engineering and purchasing teams to accurately cost new products and review existing product costs.<br>• Conduct financial data analysis to identify key business drivers and support informed decision-making.<br>• Manage annual budgets and forecasts for manufacturing locations and cost centers.<br>• Oversee inventory control processes, including cycle counts and audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Perform gross margin analysis to ensure inventories are accurately valued and meet compliance requirements.<br>• Ensure robust financial controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across all accounting operations.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Lincolnton, North Carolina. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and overall organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial modeling, inventory analysis, and compliance, with a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including cash flow assessments, profit and loss reviews, and cost accounting to guide business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with the Sales Team to manage product costing, ensuring accurate pricing and profitability evaluations.<br>• Oversee cost center accounting by calculating cost rates, analyzing deviations, and implementing corrective measures to improve efficiency.<br>• Perform monthly inventory valuations, investigate variances, and recommend measures to address inventory discrepancies.<br>• Participate in quarterly and annual physical inventory counts to ensure accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.<br>• Analyze market trends, sales data, and customer purchasing patterns to develop pricing strategies that enhance profitability.<br>• Create and automate advanced Excel reports using pivot tables and formulas to streamline data analysis and reporting.<br>• Support compliance with governmental accounting standards and internal control processes.<br>• Prepare detailed monthly management reports, profit and loss forecasts, and lead the strategic budgeting process to align financial objectives with business goals.<br>• Develop financial models to evaluate scenarios and support strategic planning initiatives.
