<p>Position Summary</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Sourcing Manager</strong> to lead strategic sourcing initiatives for a growing food distribution organization. This leadership role is responsible for managing a team of two Sourcing Managers while driving category strategy, supplier partnerships, spend governance, vendor performance, and procurement excellence across assigned portfolios.</p><p>The Senior Sourcing Manager serves as the primary relationship owner for key suppliers and is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that enhance revenue growth, profitability, assortment effectiveness, supply continuity, and overall business performance. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure sourcing decisions support organizational goals and customer needs.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Sourcing & Category Management</p><ul><li>Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that support business growth, margin improvement, and long-term supply chain stability.</li><li>Manage assigned product portfolios, including oversight and strategic direction of the company's Top 5 Exclusive Brands.</li><li>Identify sourcing opportunities that optimize cost, quality, service levels, and supplier diversification.</li><li>Evaluate market trends, commodity impacts, supplier capabilities, and competitive dynamics to inform sourcing decisions.</li><li>Drive assortment productivity initiatives and recommend category enhancements based on customer demand and business objectives.</li></ul><p>Supplier Relationship Management</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic supplier partners.</li><li>Lead contract negotiations involving pricing, rebates, promotional funding, payment terms, product innovation, and service-level expectations.</li><li>Establish and maintain executive-level supplier relationships to strengthen strategic partnerships.</li><li>Conduct structured business reviews with key suppliers and develop corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.</li><li>Ensure suppliers align with company standards regarding quality, food safety, service, and compliance.</li></ul><p>Financial & Spend Management</p><ul><li>Own spend governance and sourcing performance across assigned categories.</li><li>Drive cost savings, margin improvement, and supplier investment opportunities.</li><li>Monitor supplier agreements, pricing structures, rebates, and incentives to maximize value creation.</li><li>Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and sourcing performance reporting.</li><li>Analyze spend data and market intelligence to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.</li></ul><p>Leadership & Team Development</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Sourcing Managers.</li><li>Establish clear performance expectations, goals, and professional development plans.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking.</li><li>Support succession planning and talent development initiatives within the sourcing function.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced President to lead strategic growth and strengthen client partnerships. This role will guide business performance, shape market-facing initiatives, and align commercial efforts with long-term organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings executive leadership experience, strong business development capabilities, and the ability to translate analysis into effective action across teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Set the overall business direction and drive execution of growth strategies that support revenue and market expansion.<br>• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships while identifying new opportunities to strengthen the organization’s presence in key industries.<br>• Oversee sales performance by monitoring pipeline activity, evaluating results, and guiding teams toward measurable objectives.<br>• Lead reporting efforts that turn business data into clear insights for decision-making, forecasting, and operational planning.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to coordinate sales and operations planning and improve alignment between commercial goals and delivery capabilities.<br>• Support innovation and long-term competitiveness by collaborating with teams involved in research and development initiatives.<br>• Represent the organization in high-level public and client-facing settings, ensuring consistent messaging and a strong reputation.<br>• Review account performance regularly and direct action plans that improve service quality, customer satisfaction, and overall business outcomes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced State and Local Tax Senior Manager to join a public accounting team serving clients in Grand Rapids Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or Troy, Michigan. This role focuses on guiding organizations through complex state and local tax matters, helping them improve tax efficiency, address risk, and respond confidently to changing regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax expertise, a client-focused mindset, and a passion for developing team members while contributing to firm growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead client engagements involving state and local tax planning, compliance, audit support, and risk reduction strategies.</p><p>• Evaluate business activities, tax positions, and exemption opportunities to identify practical savings and compliance improvements.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities as needed.</p><p>• Research complex state and local tax issues and translate findings into clear recommendations for clients and internal teams.</p><p>• Represent clients in discussions with taxing authorities, including efforts to reduce assessments and pursue penalty relief when appropriate.</p><p>• Support transaction-related projects such as due diligence reviews and tax analysis for acquisitions or other business events.</p><p>• Strengthen client relationships through responsive service while identifying opportunities to expand advisory support across the firm.</p><p>• Mentor, coach, and develop associates by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and career growth support.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues across service lines to encourage collaboration and deliver well-rounded solutions to client needs.</p><p>• Contribute to business development efforts by participating in networking, proposal support, and other activities that attract new clients.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to lead supplier partnerships and strengthen category performance in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in identifying sourcing opportunities, guiding negotiations, and improving product assortment decisions through data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will work closely with purchasing, sales, marketing to support growth, profitability, and competitive positioning across domestic and international vendor networks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead domestic and international sourcing efforts by researching supply markets, identifying vendors with relevant experience, and developing strategies that support category growth and business objectives.</p><p>• Build and maintain productive supplier partnerships, including onboarding new vendors, coordinating item setup and maintenance, and ensuring required compliance standards are met.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to improve the value chain, expand distribution opportunities, and strengthen category competitiveness across multiple channels.</p><p>• Plan and manage category review activities, using performance data and market insights to recommend assortment changes, promotional opportunities, and profitable growth initiatives.</p><p>• Negotiate supplier agreements covering cost, trade support, promotional funding, display pricing, markdown assistance, and other commercial terms that improve business results.</p><p>• Evaluate vendor, customer, and item performance to identify trends, measure seasonal sell-through, and provide recommendations that support sales and margin goals.</p><p>• Work cross-functionally with leadership, purchasing, sales, marketing, replenishment, logistics, and warehouse partners to align sourcing decisions with operational and commercial priorities.</p><p>• Monitor market conditions and adjust sourcing and category strategies to respond to competitive shifts, customer demand, and emerging opportunities.</p><p>• Contribute to brand development and new distribution initiatives by securing supplier investment and support for approved promotional programs.</p>
We are looking for a Sales Analyst to join a high-volume sales organization on a Contract basis in Michigan. In this contract assignment, you will partner closely with senior sales leadership to deliver forecasting, reporting, and data-driven recommendations that support major retail business activity during a critical year-end period. This role is well suited for someone with strong consumer packaged goods experience who can balance analytical depth with accuracy, speed, and cross-functional collaboration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain sales forecasts, performance tracking, and trend evaluations to help guide account-level planning and decision-making.<br>• Review promotional results and translate sales data into actionable insights for business partners and leadership.<br>• Oversee item maintenance activities, confirm pricing accuracy, and support agreement documentation and related sales administration.<br>• Contribute to holiday planning cycles and year-end reporting by preparing timely analyses and organized reporting packages.<br>• Work closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and trade support teams to align reporting outputs and business priorities.<br>• Maintain data quality and reporting accuracy across internal and external sales-related platforms and vendor systems.<br>• Provide ad hoc analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers across key retail accounts.<br>• Support a fast-moving business environment by managing multiple priorities and responding quickly during peak seasonal periods.