<p>80,000 - 100,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits:</p><ul><li>medical</li><li>vision</li><li>dental</li><li>401k</li><li>paid holidays</li><li>paid time off</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement procurement policies and strategies.</li><li>Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers.</li><li>Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory.</li><li>Analyze supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent to join our team in the Union, NJ area. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to procurement operations while ensuring efficient purchasing practices. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in purchasing processes, financial acumen, and exceptional attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing of materials.</p><p>• Create and maintain accurate purchase orders while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts and secure favorable terms.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with departments to ensure optimal stock availability.</p><p>• Analyze purchasing data and trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting guidelines during all purchasing transactions.</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.</p><p>• Address and resolve issues related to delayed shipments, pricing discrepancies, or quality concerns.</p><p>• Provide regular reports on procurement performance and suggest improvements to enhance operations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee and manage lease administration functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting the needs of a global retail organization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in contract management and a strong ability to lead teams, review legal documents, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee all aspects of lease administration, including setting up daily leases, amendments, assignments, terminations, and license agreements.<br>• Review and validate lease documents for accuracy and ensure proper entry into the real estate database.<br>• Ensure rental expenses are billed correctly according to lease terms and reconcile discrepancies as needed.<br>• Respond to landlord statements and billing activities, performing reconciliations when required.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords and address operational concerns effectively.<br>• Manage operating expense true-ups, annual increases, and security deposit records.<br>• Review tenant sales reports, calculate percentage rents, and ensure reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Lead special projects and deliverables as assigned by management, ensuring timely completion.<br>• Reconcile accounts by verifying, posting, and resolving any transactional discrepancies.<br>• Collaborate with accounting teams to meet organizational objectives and improve operational processes.
<p>We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to lead our sales efforts as a Sales Manager. In this role, you will oversee strategic account management and procurement operations, drive growth and fostering strong relationships within the B2B sector. Join a privately held corporation where your expertise will contribute to delivering cost-effective solutions and high standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage the sales team, setting clear goals and driving performance to exceed targets.</p><p>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with B2B clients, leveraging an established network to expand business opportunities.</p><p>• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring purchases align with company objectives and cost-efficiency.</p><p>• Facilitate contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with industry standards.</p><p>• Implement strategic sales plans to enhance market presence and client satisfaction.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain management and logistical operations.</p><p>• Analyze market trends and client needs to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.</p><p>• Provide leadership development and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of excellence.</p><p>• Monitor and evaluate sales metrics, preparing reports and recommendations for senior management.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices in all sales and procurement activities</p>
<p><strong>This role supports the licensing portfolio of a global leader of apparel and design - </strong>by ensuring that contractual obligations are captured, managed, and executed across our enterprise systems. The ideal candidate is an expert in contract lifecycle management with a strong understanding of intellectual property, licensing law, royalty structures, compliance frameworks, and audit negotiation. They will play a pivotal role in managing our royalties contract management system, driving compliance with licensor requirements, and reducing contractual risk to the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Contract Lifecycle Management</em></strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for the company's licensing and royalties contract management platform.</li><li>Draft, review, and maintain licensing agreements, amendments, and renewals in partnership with Licensing and Finance teams.</li><li>Ensure all contracts are accurately captured, tagged, and categorized within the system, including metadata for licensor, brand, territory, product category, royalty structure, and approval requirements.</li><li>Oversee version control, clause tracking, and full audit trail maintenance.</li><li>Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders resulting in effective decision-making and risk management within the licensing framework.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Licensing & Royalty Compliance</em></strong></p><ul><li>Interpret complex contractual terms and obligations (e.g., minimum guarantees, tiered royalty rates, caps, audit rights, approval workflows) and ensure they are accurately reflected in operational systems.</li><li>Identify and mitigate business risks related to contract terms and performance.</li><li>Proactively monitor and track contractual obligations, including reporting deadlines, renewals, minimum ad spend requirements, pre-approval conditions, and geographic restrictions.</li><li>Facilitate internal compliance by generating and distributing compliance checklists and obligation summaries to relevant departments.</li><li>Coordinate with finance and ERP teams to align contract terms with royalty calculation processes and payment schedules.</li></ul><p><strong><em>System Administration & Process Ownership</em></strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day administration of the royalties contract management solution, including user provisioning, role-based access control, and escalation workflows.</li><li>Configure alerts and automated notifications for key contractual events (e.g., renewals, reporting deadlines, obligation thresholds).</li><li>Collaborate with IT and Operations teams to ensure system integrations (ERP, PLM) support seamless data flow and reporting.</li><li>Support data ingestion and validation efforts for legacy contract migration, including OCR/NLP extraction accuracy reviews.</li></ul><p><strong><em>Governance, Risk & Reporting</em></strong></p><ul><li>Maintain comprehensive audit trails for all contract actions and approvals.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and evidence of compliance as needed.</li><li>Generate and distribute royalty and compliance reports for licensors, brand managers, and executive stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to workflows, system capabilities, or policy documentation.</li></ul>
