<p><strong>Are you a purchasing professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and working across operations, engineering, finance, and production?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We're seeking a hands-on <strong>Senior Buyer </strong>to step into a critical role supporting a manufacturing operation during a planned leave of absence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing purchasing, inventory management, vendor relations, and data analysis in a fast-paced environment. Initial engagement is contract approximately 6 months in duration with potential for longer-term opportunity based on business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Manage purchasing activities for inventory and production materials</li><li>Build and maintain strong vendor relationships</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and help resolve shortages, discrepancies, and supply issues</li><li>Analyze Bills of Materials (BOMs) and purchasing requirements</li><li>Review pricing, lead times, and supplier performance</li><li>Investigate invoice discrepancies and purchasing exceptions in partnership with Finance</li><li>Coordinate with Quality on non-conforming materials and vendor-related issues</li><li>Partner with Engineering on product changes, obsolete parts, and sourcing alternatives</li><li>Support ERP-driven purchasing and inventory processes</li><li>Contribute to ongoing system and process improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>High-impact role supporting a critical manufacturing operation</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with leadership and key business functions</li><li>Exposure to ERP transformation and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Diverse responsibilities that go beyond traditional purchasing</li><li>Potential for long-term career opportunity</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy digging into data, solving operational challenges, and helping keep a manufacturing operation running smoothly through effective purchasing and inventory management, we'd love to connect with you. Call our team today at <strong>(563) 359-3995</strong> to learn more.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to hire a <strong>Purchasing Assistant</strong>. This role plays a key part in supporting purchasing, inventory accuracy, and daily supply chain operations. It's a great opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys detailed, process-driven work and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you have experience in purchasing, inventory control, order processing, or supply chain support and enjoy working with systems, data, and cross-functional teams, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today or give our team a call at 563-359-3995.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Schedule</u></strong></p><ul><li>Full-time, onsite position</li><li>Occasional overtime required during peak periods, primarily during the first two weeks of each month when purchasing and inventory activities are at their highest volume.</li></ul><p><strong><u>What You'll Do</u></strong></p><ul><li>Process purchase orders, vendor invoices, and incoming material receipts</li><li>Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery</li><li>Reconcile purchasing documentation and assist with invoice discrepancies</li><li>Manage invoices through a shared department inbox</li><li>Partner with plant and operations teams to resolve receiving and material issues</li><li>Generate reports within the ERP system</li><li>Maintain pricing and inventory-related data using Excel</li><li>Assist with inventory reporting, valuation, and record accuracy</li><li>Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count activities</li><li>Support day-to-day purchasing and supply chain administrative functions</li></ul><p><strong><u>Why This Role?</u></strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across purchasing, inventory, and supply chain functions</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment</li><li>Stable organization with a strong operational foundation</li></ul>
<p><strong>Supply Chain Director – Shape the Future with a Growing Leader!</strong></p><p>Are you a seasoned logistics and supply chain leader ready to make your mark? Join our rapidly expanding company as the Supply Chain Director, where you’ll have a seat at the table, true influence over strategy, and the chance to lead a collaborative, long-tenured team that values innovation and excellence.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily warehouse, shop, and transportation operations, ensuring efficiency and top-tier customer service.</li><li>Build relationships with customers, vendors, and partners, representing our values in every interaction.</li><li>Innovate and optimize processes throughout the supply chain for greater profitability and effectiveness.</li><li>Set and monitor key performance indicators for timely deliveries, driver and lane profitability, trailer usage, and warehouse productivity.</li><li>Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training for new employees to attract and keep top talent.</li><li>Ensure all safety and regulatory compliance (DOT, FMSCA, OSHA) and strive for continuous improvement.</li><li>Foster a positive and communicative workplace, mentoring and developing staff.</li><li>Provide regular updates to ownership on company results and obstacles.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Growth & Opportunity:</strong> Be part of a dynamic, growing company with room for advancement as we continue to expand.</li><li><strong>Your Voice Matters:</strong> Enjoy direct input into decision-making—your expertise will help set our direction and drive change.</li><li><strong>Collaborative Culture:</strong> Work closely with passionate leaders and supportive teammates in a positive, open environment.</li><li><strong>Long-Term Team:</strong> Join a company known for employee longevity and a strong commitment to its people.</li></ul><p><br></p>