<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our client's team on a contract basis in Bristol, Connecticut. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing training programs, managing project workflows, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the training programs for new hires in Project Coordinator and Data Entry Assistant roles, ensuring they are fully equipped to perform their duties.</p><p>• Develop, update, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all training processes.</p><p>• Manage and review complex shop drawing orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.</p><p>• Schedule and coordinate project kick-off meetings and align engineering, drafting, and production schedules with material lead times.</p><p>• Gather critical customer information to support engineering services and meet production deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain accurate project records and update statuses in various databases.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with customers to provide updates, resolve material issues, and address shortage claims.</p><p>• Confirm credit approvals and payment arrangements while coordinating accessory items with procurement teams.</p><p>• Monitor project management tools and ensure backlog accuracy through regular spot checks and corrective actions.</p><p>• Prepare production documents, compute costs, and inform customers of updates, shipping details, and any delays.</p>
<p>Our client in Watertown is seeking a dedicated Purchase & Sales Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for professionals with strong order entry experience and outstanding customer service skills.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle end-to-end order entry with accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors, delivering exceptional customer service</li><li>Collaborate with sales and purchasing teams to ensure timely and efficient processing of orders</li><li>Resolve client inquiries related to products, order status, and shipments</li><li>Support administrative tasks as required</li><li>Assist with billing processes (helpful, but not required)</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><u>Strategic Sourcing Manager</u></strong></p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Fully onsite role in Amherst area - 5 days per week in the office. </p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a valued client in the Amherst area in their search of a Strategic Sourcing Manager. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with sourcing supplies, developing relationships, price and contract negotiations, and executing contracts. The Strategic Sourcing Analyst will be joining and established but growing department with resources and mentorship available to grow within.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Responsibilities include:</em></strong></p><ul><li>Develop new category suppliers, developing supplier interest, reviewing specifications, managing the bid proposal and selection process, awarding final contract and ensuring delivery to agreed terms</li><li>Actively participating in strategic supplier meetings, managing compliance to the highest standards and delivering outstanding service</li><li>Identifying, researching and proposing strategic sources for competitive market product pricing</li><li>Reporting out on status of portfolios, opportunities and risks to successful execution and realized revenue</li><li>Actively and enthusiastically participating in member outreach and supplier events that results in a high level of engagement and retention</li></ul><p><strong>Education/Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>BS in Supply Chain or Business is preferred</li><li>5+ years of relevant experience procurement/contract management</li><li>Full life-cycle procurement processes that include developing competitive bids, RFP’s, RFQ’s, selecting suppliers and managing contracts</li><li>Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and priorities</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong Excel required.</li><li>Experience working with databases, managing through data fields and developing reports</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Our client offers a great office/team environment, strong health insurance and benefit package, and a salary in the $75-85k range plus bonus. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration,</strong> please apply today and/or email your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u>All inquiries will remain confidential.</p>
