<p>We are looking for a skilled Sourcing Manager to oversee the private label category for Patterson-owned brand products. In this contract position, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure cost efficiency, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a proactive individual with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost modeling within the healthcare distribution industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies that prioritize cost-effective procurement, supplier quality, and supply chain efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct competitive bidding processes to identify reliable suppliers, evaluating them based on price, delivery, and service performance.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance using key metrics and ensuring compliance with quality standards.</p><p>• Lead cost modeling initiatives to analyze supplier pricing structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.</p><p>• Manage budgets for sourcing activities and align procurement goals with overall financial objectives.</p><p>• Oversee product lifecycle management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and adherence to quality standards.</p><p>• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to maintain high product quality and operational excellence.</p><p>• Stay informed on industry trends, market analysis, and regulatory updates to maintain competitive advantage.</p><p>• Provide strategic input to internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, to align sourcing strategies with market demands.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations and certifications throughout the sourcing and product lifecycle.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Sourcing Manager to oversee the private label category for a private company in the Twin Cities metro area. In this contract position, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure cost efficiency, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a proactive individual with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost modeling within the healthcare distribution industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies that prioritize cost-effective procurement, supplier quality, and supply chain efficiency.</p><p>• Conduct competitive bidding processes to identify reliable suppliers, evaluating them based on price, delivery, and service performance.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance using key metrics and ensuring compliance with quality standards.</p><p>• Lead cost modeling initiatives to analyze supplier pricing structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction.</p><p>• Manage budgets for sourcing activities and align procurement goals with overall financial objectives.</p><p>• Oversee product lifecycle management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and adherence to quality standards.</p><p>• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to maintain high product quality and operational excellence.</p><p>• Stay informed on industry trends, market analysis, and regulatory updates to maintain competitive advantage.</p><p>• Provide strategic input to internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Product Development, to align sourcing strategies with market demands.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations and certifications throughout the sourcing and product lifecycle.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Director to lead the private label category sourcing efforts for a scientific instrument manufacturing company. This role involves developing and implementing strategic sourcing practices, supplier management, and cost optimization processes to ensure the procurement of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience in sourcing, a strong understanding of supplier relationships, and expertise in healthcare distribution. This is a Long-term Contract position based in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Establish and implement advanced sourcing frameworks, policies, and analytical tools to optimize supplier relationships and procurement strategies.<br>• Lead and mentor a dedicated sourcing team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering growth.<br>• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that enhance cost efficiency, product quality, and supply chain effectiveness.<br>• Conduct competitive bidding processes to secure suppliers that meet quality, pricing, and service standards.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, quality assurance, supply chain, and finance, to meet regulatory and product specifications.<br>• Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers, monitoring their performance through KPIs and service level agreements.<br>• Oversee cost modeling and profitability analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive negotiations.<br>• Manage budgets related to private label sourcing, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and company goals.<br>• Conduct regular supplier audits and assessments, making adjustments to improve quality and compliance.<br>• Supervise the entire product lifecycle, from initial sourcing to final delivery, ensuring seamless execution across all stages.
We are looking for a motivated Buyer to join our team in Burnsville, Minnesota. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in managing inventory, vendor relationships, and ensuring operational efficiency within the retail industry. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while growing your expertise in inventory planning and supply chain optimization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with merchandising teams to align inventory needs with sales forecasts.<br>• Work closely with vendors to guarantee product availability and utilize organizational software tools effectively.<br>• Monitor inventory metrics, including forecasting accuracy, mail order fill rates, and service level achievement.<br>• Ensure all catalog items, retail advertisements, and promotional displays meet minimum stock requirements at activation.<br>• Complete vendor and item setup processes while addressing exceptions promptly within the inventory management system.<br>• Place merchandise orders and manage transfers to maintain inventory levels based on budgets, layouts, vendor programs, and events.<br>• Expedite open orders by updating due dates and specifications in the system to maintain accuracy for cross-departmental use.<br>• Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory, providing actionable recommendations to optimize product turnover.<br>• Partner with merchandising teams to manage seasonal plans, vendor programs, and promotional layouts.<br>• Collaborate with distribution and logistics personnel to enhance supply chain efficiency.
<p><strong>Assistant Project Manager | Hybrid | $60-65K + Full Benefits Package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This position will support the Project Management team throughout all phases of the construction project lifecycle. This role will play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to scope by managing documentation, communication, scheduling, and field coordination.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with Project Managers to establish project objectives, schedules, and deliverables</li><li>Partner with field supervisors to plan, organize, and direct site activities to achieve project goals</li><li>Review and interpret plans, specifications, and scopes of work</li><li>Assist with bid preparation, including estimating and material take-offs</li><li>Support the development and tracking of project schedules, milestones, and budgets</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements</li><li>Assist in subcontractor selection and manage ongoing vendor relationships</li><li>Maintain project tracking systems to monitor progress, costs, and site statuses</li><li>Maintain and organize project documentation, including permits, submittals, RFIs, and related materials</li><li>Coordinate purchasing and procurement of materials, subcontractors, and equipment rentals</li><li>Provide direction and support to field and coordination teams, including managing or resolving escalations as needed</li><li>Conduct quality assurance check-ins and coordinate deliverables</li><li>Track expenses, purchase orders, and change orders for accurate reporting</li><li>Support internal and external meetings and site visits</li><li>Perform additional duties and provide cross-departmental support as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Fleet Manager | $75-110K + Full Benefits Package </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong></strong>This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operational performance and strategic planning of our client's fleet operations. This role will focus on ensuring that teams are aligned, resources are optimized, and key initiatives are delivered on time with within budget to support the company’s mission of safe and efficient transportation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead the planning and execution of fleet-related projects, focusing on capital investments and operational improvements.</p><p>• Manage department budgets, forecasts, and expenses to ensure alignment with financial objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across operations, maintenance, purchasing, and safety to implement fleet strategies effectively.</p><p>• Analyze fleet performance data to identify opportunities for optimizing costs, improving efficiency, and enhancing reliability.</p><p>• Develop standard operating procedures to establish consistency, ensure compliance, and promote accountability.</p><p>• Support long-term strategic planning, including vehicle replacement schedules, vendor partnerships, and technology integration.</p><p>• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables while maintaining clear communication across all departments.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, summarizing fleet performance and recommending actionable solutions.</p><p>• Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts to bolster fleet safety, operational efficiency, and reliability.</p>
We are offering an opportunity for a VP/Director of Finance in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the finance, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting aspects of the organization. The role involves engagement with multiple departments, ensuring the organization's goals are met and new initiatives are properly funded. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>• Plan and implement systems that fulfill the department's mission and goals efficiently and effectively.<br>• Provide leadership and day to day management of finance, accounting, tax, audit, business technology, risk management, purchasing, budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis, investment analysis, and management.<br>• Assure monthly financial statements provide an accurate picture of current financial conditions of the Organization consistent with generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP), nonprofit law, and organizational policy.<br>• Conduct internal audits to assure compliance and maintain business and financial records in accordance with financial accounting and reporting systems, controls, accountabilities, legal, tax, and audit parameters.<br>• Conduct financial and business analyses of potential new ventures and develop funding models and implementation plans.<br>• Manage all financial activities including cash flow management, investment management, analysis of capital projects, asset sales, and the safeguarding of all assets.<br>• Oversee the development of the annual operating budget, including all department and subsidiary budgets.<br>• Lead the decision-making process for real estate and major lease and buy activities.<br>• Communicate regularly with the audit/finance committee and the board of directors.<br>• Drive employee engagement and organizational performance by improving employee line of sight to strategic goals.<br>• Establish and implement finance and business technology efforts that effectively communicate and support organizational mission, goals, and strategic vision.<br>• Establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with audit.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. This role is pivotal in driving financial strategy and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making across the organization. If you have a strong background in financial planning, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and distribute comprehensive monthly financial reporting packages, including consolidated profit and loss statements, variance analyses, and key performance metrics.<br>• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with leadership and department heads to align financial goals.<br>• Evaluate performance trends, including cost drivers, revenue patterns, and segment profitability, to uncover actionable insights.<br>• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and modeling for capital investments, pricing strategies, and other strategic initiatives.<br>• Support integration efforts for new business acquisitions, ensuring alignment in financial reporting structures and forecasting models.<br>• Collaborate with operational, sales, and purchasing leaders to translate business activities into meaningful financial insights.<br>• Work with the Accounting team to ensure accurate month-end accruals, account classifications, and consistent reporting practices.<br>• Develop and implement improvements to financial planning and analysis processes, tools, and templates.<br>• Assist in preparing financial presentations for board meetings, lenders, and other external stakeholders.
