<p><strong>Purchasing Manager</strong></p><p> </p><p>A client of ours is looking for a Purchasing Manager for a contract role to oversee strategic sourcing, procurement operations, and supplier relationships. This position will be responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of materials and packaging, negotiating favorable supplier agreements, driving cost-saving initiatives, and supporting business growth through effective procurement strategies. The Purchasing Manager will work closely with Operations, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to maintain supply continuity, improve efficiencies, support new product launches, and identify opportunities for process and cost optimization. This role also provides leadership to procurement personnel while promoting strong vendor partnerships and continuous improvement across the purchasing function.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities of Purchasing Manager</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and enhance purchasing policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and control costs.</li><li>Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers through operational, financial, and quality assessments.</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while conducting regular vendor reviews and site visits.</li><li>Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, confidentiality agreements, and long-term supplier commitments.</li><li>Create sourcing strategies that support production demands, growth initiatives, and new product introductions.</li><li>Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Support inventory planning and forecasting activities to ensure product availability while minimizing excess inventory.</li><li>Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to resolve shortages, disruptions, and procurement challenges.</li><li>Monitor market conditions, commodity trends, and supplier pricing to identify savings opportunities.</li><li>Establish budgetary cost projections and provide procurement insights to leadership.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier, material, and pricing information within ERP systems.</li><li>Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure suppliers meet company and industry requirements.</li><li>Support packaging and material innovation initiatives that improve product quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.</li><li>Prepare procurement reports, cost analyses, and performance metrics for leadership review.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop purchasing team members while fostering a collaborative work environment.</li><li>Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Client within the construction industry seeks a Purchasing Specialist to join our team. In this Purchasing Specialist role, you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient procurement of materials and supplies needed for various projects. This position requires a proactive approach to vendor management, cost control, and inventory coordination to meet project deadlines effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Evaluate vendor proposals to secure competitive pricing, maintain quality standards, and ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies while fostering strong vendor relationships.</li><li>Generate purchase orders and oversee order tracking to guarantee accurate and timely delivery to job sites.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers, warehouse personnel, and field teams to anticipate material needs and avoid delays.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels and support warehouse operations to prevent shortages and excess stock.</li><li>Maintain precise purchasing records and documentation within company systems.</li><li>Identify alternative suppliers and cost-effective material options to support budget goals.</li><li>Ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Product Manager to support strategic product and program initiatives for a long-term contract opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to improve planning, strengthen governance routines, and keep priorities aligned with broader business objectives. The position requires someone who can bring structure to complex work, communicate progress clearly, and help teams move forward efficiently in a matrixed environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive strategic product and program efforts by translating business priorities into actionable plans and practical execution guidance for internal teams.<br>• Coordinate leadership forums, quarterly business reviews, and product oversight meetings by preparing aligned materials, documenting decisions, and following through on next steps.<br>• Improve the objectives and key results framework to promote stronger organizational alignment, visibility, and consistency in measuring progress against strategic goals.<br>• Identify opportunities to refine workflows and team processes, and provide hands-on support for better use of product development practices and innovation tools.<br>• Lead collaboration across product, engineering, and operations teams to maintain momentum and alignment in a matrixed environment with limited direction.<br>• Support new product introduction initiatives by reinforcing governance expectations, execution discipline, and program best practices.<br>• Share updates on timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risks with stakeholders at multiple levels, including technical teams and senior leadership.<br>• Address delivery challenges proactively by resolving conflicts, surfacing resource gaps, and removing operational obstacles that may impact schedules.
We are looking for a Product Manager to guide the direction and delivery of digital solutions supporting a leading organization in the waste, refuse, and environmental waste management industry in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can connect business priorities with technical execution, especially across Android-focused products and emerging AI-enabled capabilities. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to shape product plans, refine priorities, and drive measurable improvements through structured experimentation and data-informed decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define product goals, roadmap priorities, and release plans for Android-based initiatives aligned with business objectives and customer needs.<br>• Partner with engineering, design, and stakeholders to translate concepts into clearly scoped user stories, acceptance criteria, and actionable backlog items.<br>• Lead backlog refinement and sprint planning activities within an Agile Scrum environment to keep delivery focused and well organized.<br>• Use A/B testing and performance insights to evaluate features, validate assumptions, and improve user experience and product outcomes.<br>• Coordinate bug tracking and issue prioritization in Atlassian Jira to support timely resolution and maintain product quality.<br>• Collaborate with technical teams on cloud-based product capabilities and help assess opportunities to incorporate AI-driven functionality where it adds value.<br>• Monitor delivery progress, communicate risks, and provide consistent updates to stakeholders on timelines, dependencies, and key decisions.<br>• Support ongoing product enhancements by balancing strategic initiatives, operational needs, and feedback from users and internal partners.
We are looking for a Product Manager to guide new consumer product ideas from early concept through successful market introduction in Avondale, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on product development expertise and enjoys partnering with teams across design, operations, marketing, and sales. The role offers the chance to shape innovation priorities, translate market insights into product plans, and deliver offerings that meet customer expectations, quality goals, and business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the full product lifecycle by moving ideas from discovery and planning through development, launch, and post-launch evaluation.<br>• Research customer behavior, category activity, and competitor offerings to uncover opportunities for new products and improvements to existing lines.<br>• Translate insights into clear product briefs, functional requirements, specifications, and development priorities for cross-functional teams.<br>• Partner closely with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial stakeholders to keep development efforts aligned with timing, cost, and quality targets.<br>• Oversee prototype creation, product testing, validation activities, and refinement cycles to support readiness for commercialization.<br>• Build and maintain product innovation plans that support company growth objectives and long-term category strategy.<br>• Monitor product results, customer input, and market feedback to identify enhancements and recommend next steps.<br>• Coordinate launch preparation across internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.<br>• Track project milestones, development spending, and vendor performance while providing progress updates and recommendations to leadership.
<p>Robert half is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory strategy, purchasing activity, and receiving operations for a manufacturing environment client in the Philadelphia area. This role works closely with production, operations, and finance teams to keep materials flowing efficiently, maintain accurate data, and support reliable customer delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, hands-on procurement experience, and the ability to improve inventory control processes while guiding day-to-day warehouse receiving activity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Direct material planning activities to maintain appropriate stock levels for raw materials, components, packaging, and operational supplies.</li><li>Evaluate demand, lead times, reorder settings, and safety stock levels to support efficient replenishment decisions.</li><li>Prepare and manage purchase orders from issuance through delivery, receipt confirmation, and final reconciliation.</li><li>Act as a primary resource for the company ERP platform, supporting accurate transaction processing and effective system use.</li><li>Maintain reliable purchasing, inventory, receiving, and supplier records to preserve data accuracy across the operation.</li><li>Lead daily receiving functions and provide supervision and direction to one team member.</li><li>Organize cycle counts, audit activity, and stock adjustments to strengthen inventory accuracy and control.</li></ul><p><br></p>