<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 a Database Administrator to support critical enterprise systems and data operations for a non-profit organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on specialist who can balance database administration, application support, integration work, and technical problem-solving in a collaborative IT environment. The role will contribute to system reliability, data accuracy, and ongoing improvements across business platforms while partnering with internal teams and external vendors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and maintain database environments by monitoring system health, improving performance, managing security, and overseeing backup, recovery, and capacity needs.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues affecting enterprise applications, ensuring stable operation across core business platforms and connected technologies.<br>• Create, refine, and troubleshoot database queries to support reporting, data validation, and resolution of integrity or reconciliation concerns.<br>• Build, support, and debug integrations, APIs, automated data exchanges, and pipeline processes that connect systems across the organization.<br>• Maintain dependable data movement into reporting and analytics platforms, addressing failed refreshes, load problems, and mismatches between source data and reports.<br>• Assist with software deployments, upgrades, data conversions, testing activities, cutover tasks, and post-launch stabilization efforts.<br>• Partner with third-party vendors and technical service providers to diagnose complex incidents and drive issues through to completion.<br>• Produce clear technical documentation for databases, applications, and integration workflows while sharing knowledge with team members to strengthen cross-functional support.
We are looking for an experienced IT Purchasing Consultant to support software procurement initiatives for an automotive organization in Northville, Michigan. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can balance commercial strategy, vendor management, and policy compliance while partnering with technical and business teams. The role focuses on securing software solutions at strong value, overseeing contract activity, and helping the business make informed purchasing decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the sourcing and acquisition of IT software products to meet business needs within budget and timeline expectations.<br>• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service conditions with software vendors to deliver favorable commercial outcomes.<br>• Oversee software agreements from initial review through renewal, modification, and closeout activities.<br>• Maintain accurate records of license entitlements, contract details, and related procurement documentation.<br>• Partner with IT teams and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and align purchasing activity with operational priorities.<br>• Monitor purchasing practices to ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory obligations, and industry guidelines.<br>• Develop and sustain productive relationships with suppliers to improve service levels and support long-term value.<br>• Prepare summary reports on spend activity, savings opportunities, contract status, and vendor performance for leadership review.
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate completion.</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, accruals, prepaids, and capitalized software.</li><li>Oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure accuracy and completeness of data in the accounting system.</li><li>Review and approve commission calculations for accuracy and capitalization in accordance with ASC 340.</li><li>Ensure revenue is recognized in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), including contract review and oversight of system updates (RightRev).</li><li>Review and approve payroll, commissions, bonus, and other compensation</li><li>Review and approve vendor check and electronic payments</li><li>Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and the monthly financial package for senior leadership.</li><li>Monitor and analyze operating results; investigate and present variance explanations to management.</li><li>Develop and maintain key SaaS performance metrics, providing actionable insights on the financial condition of the company.</li><li>Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are consistently met.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet account reconciliations, including daily bank reconciliations and subledger-to-GL reconciliations.</li><li>Review and approve reconciliations prepared by the team; resolve discrepancies and enforce internal controls.</li><li>Ensure account coding accuracy and completeness in line with budget.</li><li>Manage the annual financial statement audit; serve as the primary contact for third-party auditors, overseeing preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and audit schedules.</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP reporting requirements and respond to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Oversee compliance with local, state, and federal tax and regulatory filing requirements; stay current with changes in tax laws and assess their impact on the company.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.</li><li>Evaluate and incorporate AI-powered tools to enhance financial reporting, reconciliation, variance analysis, and close processes.</li><li>Champion the use of AI assistants and automation platforms to improve team efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Participate in ERP implementations via design, testing, and data conversion validation</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff, providing guidance on technical accounting matters and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal stakeholders across finance, operations, and sales.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP and SaaS accounting matters, advising internal teams as needed.</li></ul><p><br></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 an FP& A Manager to support financial planning activities for a transport organization in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can translate changing business conditions into reliable forecasts, practical models, and clear recommendations. The role works closely with operational leaders to evaluate performance, assess future scenarios, and maintain visibility into cash needs and financial outlook.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with leaders across business units each month to gather updated assumptions and develop forward-looking financial projections for the remainder of the year.<br>• Review actual results against plan and forecast, investigate key drivers of variance, and explain findings to support decision-making.<br>• Maintain forecasting tools and planning systems by entering revised projections and refreshing cash runway and broader financial outlook data.<br>• Build flexible financial models to evaluate cash usage, revenue possibilities, and the impact of emerging commercial opportunities.<br>• Conduct ad hoc analysis with limited initial information, including scenario modeling for potential new sites or business initiatives.<br>• Prepare clear financial summaries and insights that help stakeholders understand risks, trends, and performance expectations.<br>• Support budgeting and ongoing planning activities by improving assumptions, testing scenarios, and refining forecast accuracy.<br>• Contribute to finance operations within a lean team environment, bringing sound judgment on topics such as leases, debt, and overall funding considerations.
Seeking a Procurement Specialist in the Saline MI area. This role is 100% ONSITE M-F 8am - 5pm. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing effective customer service for all internal and external customers. They will work diligently to fulfill the commitment of providing the right tool at the right price and the right time, efficiently and accurately performing all tasks related to exceeding our customer’s requirements.<br><br>Job Functions:<br>* Works closely with internal and external customers to ensure optimal service is provided.<br>* Develop effective business relationships with the supply base.<br>* Processes customer and vendor orders according to designated process.<br>* Provides timely and accurate information to incoming customer order status requests.<br>* Works closely with the credit department to resolve disputed A/R and A/P issues.<br>* Manages vendor purchase order follow up and issue resolution.<br>* May handle inventory management and inventory level analysis. <br>* Review inventory for nonmoving and overstock items and take appropriate action.<br>* Resolves vendor shipping issues in conjunction with warehouse.<br><br>Competencies:<br>* Customer/Client/Vendor Focus. <br>* Problem Solving & Analysis.<br>* Time Management and Self-Motivation <br>* Communication Proficiency.<br>* Teamwork Orientation.<br>* Effective conflict resolution.<br>* Proficient Excel capabilities.<br>* Organization/Prioritization of tasks.<br>* Attention to detail <br><br>Preferred Education Experience:<br>Supply Chain Management a plus but not necessary, on the job training provided. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. Manufacturing experience a plus, but not required
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.
We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in East Lansing, Michigan. This role focuses on strengthening enterprise security monitoring, expanding automation, and supporting identity and access controls across a complex technology environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with security logging, scripting, and infrastructure protection, along with the ability to improve operational efficiency through well-designed technical solutions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and refine methods for collecting security data from enterprise systems, endpoints, cloud platforms, and network technologies to improve threat visibility and analysis.<br>• Administer and enhance SIEM and log management capabilities, including onboarding new log sources, tuning event capture, and developing dashboards for continuous monitoring.<br>• Gather and normalize security telemetry from tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention platforms, web filtering technologies, and related infrastructure.<br>• Create automation scripts and repeatable workflows using PowerShell and Python to reduce manual effort in security operations and improve response times.<br>• Connect vulnerability assessment outputs with reporting and alerting processes so findings can be reviewed and addressed more efficiently.<br>• Develop automated solutions for user lifecycle administration, including account setup, removal, role updates, and access-related changes.<br>• Support identity and access management functions by helping implement governance practices, role-based access controls, single sign-on, multifactor authentication, and periodic access reviews.<br>• Integrate security platforms through APIs and configuration management approaches to strengthen operational consistency and support broader cybersecurity initiatives.<br>• Contribute to additional technical and security-related duties aligned with the scope of the position as business needs evolve.
We are looking for a skilled Accountant to join a construction-focused organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan on a Contract basis. This position will play a key role in monitoring project costs, supporting reliable financial reporting, and helping maintain accurate billing and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate brings experience in project or cost accounting and can collaborate effectively with operations, project teams, and finance stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Evaluate project-related invoices to confirm accurate coding, supporting records, and alignment with approved job costs.<br>• Produce and update cost analyses that highlight spending trends, budget performance, and project variances.<br>• Oversee monthly progress billing activities to ensure customer invoices are prepared correctly and issued on schedule.<br>• Manage lien waiver records and follow through on documentation required for payment processing and compliance.<br>• Reconcile job cost activity, research inconsistencies, and resolve accounting issues tied to project financials.<br>• Track commitments, subcontractor charges, and change order impacts to maintain visibility into total project cost exposure.<br>• Contribute to month-end accounting tasks by preparing entries, reports, and reconciliations related to project activity.<br>• Maintain organized financial files and job cost documentation to support internal review and external audit requests.<br>• Work closely with project managers and operational leaders to reinforce cost control practices across active jobs.
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations and help create a positive employee experience at our Battle Creek, Michigan location. This role combines employee support, administrative coordination, onboarding activities, and benefits assistance to ensure HR processes run smoothly and accurately. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal judgment, attention to detail, and confidence working with HR systems and employee records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as a primary HR contact for employees and supervisors, providing guidance on workplace concerns, policies, and general employee relations matters.<br>• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including paperwork completion, orientation scheduling, and preparation of employment documentation.<br>• Maintain accurate personnel records and complete routine HR administrative tasks in a timely and confidential manner.<br>• Support benefits administration by assisting employees with enrollments, updates, questions, and related documentation.<br>• Use HRIS and ADP systems to enter, update, and verify employee data while helping ensure record accuracy across HR processes.<br>• Partner with leadership to address day-to-day workforce issues and help promote fair, consistent people practices.<br>• Prepare reports, track HR activity, and monitor required documentation to support compliance and internal recordkeeping needs.<br>• Assist with HR process updates or system-related changes as needed, ensuring employees and managers receive clear communication and support.
We are looking for a Help Desk/Desktop Support Analyst to support end users in Okemos, Michigan within the real estate and property sector. This Long-term Contract position focuses on resolving day-to-day technical issues, maintaining stable desktop operations, and delivering responsive assistance across Microsoft-based environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling service requests, troubleshooting workstation problems, and supporting users with professionalism and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide first-line technical assistance for desktop, laptop, and Windows-related issues reported by internal users.<br>• Diagnose and resolve common hardware, software, and access problems to minimize business disruption.<br>• Manage incoming service desk tickets, document troubleshooting steps, and ensure timely follow-up through resolution.<br>• Support user account needs within Active Directory, including access-related requests and routine updates.<br>• Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft Windows 10 systems to meet operational requirements.<br>• Escalate more complex incidents when necessary while keeping users informed on progress and next steps.