<p>We are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join our client's team in Columbus, Indiana. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact by optimizing procurement processes, driving operational excellence, and fostering supplier relationships within key categories. As part of a dynamic and fast-growing organization, you will play a vital role in aligning global procurement strategies with company objectives while delivering measurable value.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement procurement strategies for key categories, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.</p><p>• Manage supplier relationships to optimize value, performance, and compliance across multiple regions.</p><p>• Negotiate large-scale contracts for goods and services, ensuring favorable terms and cost savings.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvement and alternative revenue sources.</p><p>• Provide strategic guidance on procurement practices based on market trends and internal performance data.</p><p>• Drive standardization efforts across procurement activities to achieve synergies and leverage scale opportunities.</p><p>• Establish effective communication channels with senior management to align procurement initiatives with organizational priorities.</p><p>• Lead efforts to consolidate vendor partnerships and distribution points to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as SAP Ariba and Microsoft Office Suites to streamline procurement processes and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and operational efficiency within the procurement team.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller Consultant with (Must Have) <strong>AX_IFM system experience...</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Subject:</strong> Confidential – Interim Plant Controller (<strong>AX_IFM Required</strong>)</p><p>We are reaching out on a <strong>strictly confidential</strong> basis regarding an <strong>interim Plant Controller consulting engagement</strong> where <strong>hands‑on AX / IFM experience is non‑negotiable</strong>.</p><p>This role is designed for a controller‑level consultant who can <strong>step in immediately, take control, and extract the plant controller function from a departing incumbent within roughly 90 days, then work with the HQ team the rest of the year likely...</strong></p><p><strong>What matters most:</strong></p><ul><li>You’ve <strong>personally closed in AX IFM</strong> (journal entries, reconciliations, AR/AP — not oversight)</li><li>You’re comfortable <strong>operating without training</strong> in a messy or undocumented environment</li><li>You’ve handled <strong>carve‑outs / strip‑outs / sudden transitions</strong> before</li><li>You are willing to travel outside of the USA for a period of time to claw back files/laptop/procedures, perhaps with the incumbent involved.</li></ul><p><strong>The situation (high‑level):</strong></p><ul><li>Initial <strong>3 months onsite</strong> to run a couple of closes and secure all local accounting data (travel and housing covered)</li><li>Potential for <strong>immediate separation</strong> of the current controller — discretion is essential</li><li>After stabilization, the controller role is <strong>fully migrated to HQ (Indianapolis)</strong> and accounting transitions into <strong>Sage Intacct</strong></li><li>Engagement runs <strong>~ approx/no guarantee12 months total</strong>, including transition and wind‑down support</li></ul><p>This is <strong>not a CFO role</strong> and not advisory. It’s a <strong>do‑the‑work controller assignment</strong> for someone who knows AX / IFM cold and can move fast.</p><p>If this aligns with your background — or if you’re currently <strong>on bench</strong> and open to a short‑notice deployment — I’d welcome a brief, confidential conversation.</p>