<p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing process for assigned enterprise categories—including chemicals, rental equipment, and small parcels. This role focuses on developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and executing RFx events. The Manager acts as the primary owner of the sourcing process and supplier management for their categories, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.</li><li>Lead RFx events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for assigned categories, including bid preparation, evaluation, and supplier selection.</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews and issue resolution.</li><li>Analyze data and market trends—including commodities indices—to inform sourcing decisions and negotiations.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.</li><li>Identify and drive opportunities for process, cost, or operational improvements.</li><li>Negotiate major contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and price standards.</li><li>Research and maintain a pipeline of qualified suppliers.</li><li>Apply supplier evaluation techniques to assess quality and reliability.</li><li>Track and report on category performance and cost savings.</li><li>Maintain industry knowledge through training and events.</li></ul>
<p> Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager level candidate</strong> with a strong background in the <strong>manufacturing and distribution industries</strong> to join their team. This role requires <strong>expert-level proficiency in Epicor Prophet 21 (P21)</strong> and a proven ability to <strong>streamline and improve processes across multiple departments</strong>, including <strong>Purchasing, Inventory Management, Accounting, Billing, and Accounts Receivable</strong>. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency and financial accuracy for a company with <strong>multi-site operations across the U.S.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including <strong>general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting</strong>.</li><li>Drive process improvements across <strong>Purchasing, Inventory Management, Billing, and AR</strong>, ensuring alignment with best practices.</li><li>Serve as the <strong>subject matter expert for Epicor Prophet 21</strong>, optimizing system usage and training staff as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to <strong>identify inefficiencies and implement solutions</strong> that enhance accuracy and productivity.</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GAAP standards</strong> and internal controls.</li><li>Manage and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for multiple operational sites.</li><li>Partner with leadership to provide actionable insights that drive business decisions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join this company?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>impact operations nationwide</strong>.</li><li>Collaborative environment focused on <strong>innovation and efficiency</strong>.</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our procurement team in Freeport, Texas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in sourcing chemical raw materials, equipment, and other essential supplies, ensuring that procurement processes meet both quality and cost-effectiveness standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization within the chemicals industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement procurement strategies for chemical raw materials, equipment, and other supplies.<br>• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by evaluating and negotiating contracts effectively.<br>• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely and efficient replenishment aligned with production schedules.<br>• Conduct market analysis to stay informed about trends, pricing changes, and regulations affecting procurement.<br>• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of materials or services.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement aligns with organizational goals.<br>• Review and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements and standards.<br>• Optimize purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.<br>• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies during procurement activities.
<p>Follow Shad On LinkedIN at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> West Houston, TX (Hybrid)</p><p> 💼 <strong>Compensation:</strong> Base Salary 💰 + Bonus Potential 🎯 + Full Benefits 🏥</p><p> 🤝 <strong>Engagement:</strong> Working with <strong>Robert Half</strong> on behalf of a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> 💼</p><p> 👥 <strong>Team:</strong> Dynamic Leadership 🌟 | Collaborative Culture 🤝</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> to hire an <strong>inquisitive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and <strong>strategic thought leader</strong> for a key procurement analytics role. If you love turning data into actionable insights and influencing high-impact decisions, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📊 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>📈 Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance).</li><li>🔎 Analyze spend data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across suppliers and dealerships.</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with sourcing teams and managers to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>💡 Translate data into actionable recommendations for sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.</li><li>🧹 Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and classification efforts.</li><li>🛠️ Implement and manage analytics platforms (Power BI, Qlik).</li><li>🤖 Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance procurement insights.</li><li>⚠️ Support supplier segmentation and risk analysis using internal/external data.</li><li>🔗 Partner with IT and Finance to ensure system integration and data alignment.</li><li>🧠 Present findings to senior leadership to guide decision-making.</li><li>📚 Stay current on procurement analytics trends and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎓 Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Capabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>🗣️ Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.</li><li>🤝 Strong collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.</li><li>🚀 Initiative and ownership of complex projects.</li><li>📊 Business acumen and technical rigor.</li><li>💪 Self-motivated and results-driven.</li></ul><p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>📅 5–7 years of experience in procurement data analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>📊 Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP/XLLOOKUP, Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas.</li><li>🧮 Strong ad hoc analysis and data manipulation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected]</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking marketing and communications leader to build and lead a high-impact function for a complex, service-driven B2B organization. This role requires a hands-on, strategic operator who can architect a comprehensive marketing strategy, establish scalable demand generation, and translate technical capabilities into compelling, market-ready narratives. The ideal leader thrives in fast-paced environments, partners closely with executive, sales, and technical teams, and effectively guides internal talent and external partners to deliver measurable business results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive B2B marketing strategy aligned to technical buyer audiences and long sales cycles</li><li>Build and own a scalable demand generation engine across inbound and outbound channels</li><li>Define, track, and optimize marketing KPIs tied to pipeline growth, conversion rates, and ROI</li><li>Partner closely with sales leadership to ensure alignment between marketing initiatives and revenue goals</li><li>Conduct ongoing market, customer, and competitive research to inform positioning and go-to-market strategy</li><li>Translate complex technical or engineering concepts into clear value propositions and customer-centric messaging</li><li>Oversee the creation of high-impact content, including case studies, white papers, webinars, and thought leadership</li><li>Equip sales teams with compelling collateral, presentations, and competitive insights to support complex deal cycles</li><li>Serve as the central point of ownership for all marketing and communications efforts</li><li>Design and build the optimal team structure, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management</li><li>Identify, manage, and hold external agencies and partners accountable for performance and results</li><li>Develop internal communications strategies that keep teams informed, aligned, and engaged</li><li>Design and launch employee advocacy initiatives that amplify brand messaging through internal networks</li><li>Provide tools, content, and guidance to support professional brand building and external engagement</li></ul>
<p>Follow Shad on LinkedIn at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles. Shad and his team at Robert Half is working with a client looking for a Lead accountant. Client is an Independent provider of maintenance, repair, and field services for heavy-frame industrial gas and steam turbines, serving power generation, refining, pipeline, and general industrial sectors.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>The mission of the Accounting team is to empower management with accurate, data-driven insights throughout the full job life cycle—from contract pricing and revenue recognition to tracking costs and margins. The <strong>Lead Accountant</strong> will collaborate across multiple functions to ensure costs are identified, properly approved, accurately coded, and reported timely for overhead expenditures, asset purchases, job costs, and other types of expenditures. This role is integral to the month-end close process, assisting with accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, discrepancy resolution, and data analysis.</li><li>Prepare <strong>General Ledger Account Reconciliations</strong> to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Develop, implement, and improve budgets, policies, and department controls for efficiency.</li><li>Perform cost accounting duties, including reconciling construction-in-process, work-in-process, and inventory accounts.</li><li>Process vendor payments via ACH, online platforms, and checks.</li><li>Post payroll entries to the general ledger and reconcile payroll payments to ADP.</li><li>Review labor distribution for direct labor and prepare manual entries for allocable time.</li><li>Calculate and post monthly accruals in compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Process electronic deposits for timely cash application.</li><li>Collaborate with operations and shop floor teams to resolve GR/IR outstanding items.</li><li>Process overhead allocations and prepare related journal entries.</li><li>Review purchase orders for accurate coding and resolve discrepancies with purchasing and receiving.</li><li>Manage the full <strong>Capex process</strong>, including approvals, tracking, and documentation.</li><li>Assist with integration of new companies (accounting practices, systems, and people).</li><li>Review credit card transactions for proper coding and business relevance.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements as opportunities arise.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b> </b></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><ul><li>Base salary</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li></ul><p><br></p>
