We are looking for an experienced Purchaser to join our team in Salem, New Hampshire. In this role, you will oversee the procurement of essential supplies, raw materials, and equipment while ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, an analytical mindset, and a proven ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Procure raw materials, supplies, and equipment to meet operational needs and production schedules.<br>• Develop and maintain production plans while monitoring materials throughout the manufacturing process.<br>• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing to achieve cost savings and ensure quality standards.<br>• Establish and maintain relationships with reliable suppliers to meet organizational demand.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast material needs and avoid shortages.<br>• Evaluate supplier performance to ensure consistency and adherence to quality requirements.<br>• Manage consignment and turnkey contracts to support production goals.<br>• Track and analyze procurement trends to identify opportunities for improvement.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all purchasing activities.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Material Planning Senior Manager to join our team in Shirley , Massachusetts. In this role, you will oversee material planning processes, ensuring production schedules align with client demands and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory management, production planning, and supply chain strategies.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement robust Sales and Operations Planning (S& OP) processes to align demand forecasting, supply planning, and financial strategies.</p><p>• Manage daily operations of advanced planning systems to ensure accurate and efficient material planning.</p><p>• Oversee inventory management to minimize excess and obsolete materials while meeting production schedules.</p><p>• Create and maintain material requirement plans based on production schedules, client forecasts, and inventory strategies.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production plans with capacity, lifecycle management, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Conduct detailed assessments of supply planning and manufacturing capacity to validate production requirements and optimize resource utilization.</p><p>• Coordinate monthly and quarterly production plans with internal stakeholders, resolving any issues impacting schedules or material availability.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze material requirements to adjust production plans based on changes in client demands, inventory levels, and quality needs.</p><p>• Enhance planning processes and procedures, integrating materials planning into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.</p><p>• Provide strategic insights and performance metrics to site leadership for informed decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>For immediate consideration for well qualified candidates, please call me immediately 508-205-2127- Eric Lebow </u></em></strong></p>
The Contract Administrator will handle all aspects of contract management (federal, state, municipal, GPO, university and consortium contracts) including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and providing interpretation to management and staff. Familiarity with legal requirements, terms and conditions, and the ability to maintain organized and detailed records are essential. Additionally, this role involves accurately analyzing, reviewing, and processing quote requests for bids and proposals in compliance with product specifications. The Contract Administrator ensures accurate bid responses, order processing, and successful negotiation and coordination of awarded contracts. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contract compliance and customer satisfaction.<br><br><br>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br>• Maintain and manage the administration of all universities, consortium, government, purchase agreements and group purchasing organization (GPO) contracts such as Vizient, Premier, E& I, etc. This includes supporting active negotiations and support of new contracts and contract renewals<br>• Analyze and mitigate potential risks that contract changes may pose to the organization<br>• Ensure contracts are executed in accordance with corporate strategies and budget guidelines<br>• Maintaining detailed and up-to-date contracts records and documentation <br>• Ensure that contracts and proposals are properly entered into organizational databases and securely maintained. Review and support process contract renewals, product additions/removals, and price change notifications for group purchasing agencies, universities, and government entities<br>• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners<br>• Prepare monthly/quarterly fee reporting, as required, for GPO / government entities. Ensure all deadlines and conditions described in contracts are met (e.g. payments and shipping)<br>• Accurately reviews and responds to all written and verbal requests made by contractors, customers, or sales representatives for requests for RFQ’s, bids & quotes and proposals in accordance with specifications in a timely manner<br>• Enters requests (i.e. case calls) to engineering for any special modification required in RFQ’s.<br>• Respond promptly and accurately to correspondence; follow up on contractor orders for units and parts, including requests for drawings, reviews of contractual terms and conditions, shipping dates and delivery, performance bonds, certificates of insurance, OSHA and union requirements, if any and special billing forms, etc.<br>• Coordinate and provide timely follow up with sales representatives on all quotes or for firm contract job orders, as per the RFQ specified unit specifications<br>• Prepare all closeout documentation to ensure payment of retainage<br>• Prepare and maintain a bids in process spreadsheet. Provide weekly updates and monthly metrics on bid processing status.<br>• Ensure timely updates to the CRM system by providing the Salesforce Administrator with current price lists for GPOs, universities, consortiums, and GSA, including aftermarket pricing
<p>We are looking for a Vendor Management Analyst to join our team in Bedford, NH, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will oversee the evaluation and management of third-party vendors to ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work within the banking sector, collaborating with stakeholders and addressing vendor-related risks to maintain operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough due diligence and regular reviews of third-party vendors to ensure adherence to compliance standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Risk & Compliance team to align third-party risk management practices across the organization.</p><p>• Assess vendor-related risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential issues.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and internal teams to facilitate smooth operations.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on vendor performance, risk assessments, and compliance findings for leadership review.</p><p>• Monitor vendor activities to identify and address fraud-related risks.</p><p>• Implement anti-money laundering (AML) practices and ensure vendors comply with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Perform compliance risk assessments and evaluate vendor adherence to FFIEC guidelines.</p><p>• Develop strategies to identify and prevent potential fraud in vendor activities.</p><p>• Support issue resolution processes by coordinating with vendors and internal departments.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Attorney to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Peabody, Massachusetts. In this role, you will focus on reviewing and negotiating commercial service contracts and software agreements. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external clients.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and review commercial service contracts and software agreements to ensure compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.<br>• Negotiate terms and conditions with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to align agreements with business objectives.<br>• Collaborate with team members and clients to address contract-related inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.<br>• Utilize tools such as Ironclad, Microsoft Office Suite, and Salesforce to manage contract processes and documentation.<br>• Advise on legal and contractual risks, providing guidance to ensure informed decision-making.<br>• Conduct thorough research to support contract negotiations and ensure adherence to applicable laws.<br>• Draft, revise, and finalize agreements to meet organizational and client requirements.<br>• Maintain accurate records of contract negotiations and updates for compliance and reference purposes.<br>• Train and assist colleagues in utilizing legal and contract management software effectively.<br>• Communicate with clients and employees across different locations to ensure seamless contract processes.
