We are looking for a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our team in Hoboken, New Jersey. This is a Contract-to-Permanent position where you will play a key role in managing purchasing activities for our innovative hardware research and product development teams. You will handle procurement for a variety of items, from scientific components to marketing materials, while ensuring efficiency and compliance with internal controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Respond promptly to internal purchase requests and provide updates on the status and lead times of outstanding orders.<br>• Handle direct purchases using online portals and P-cards to streamline procurement processes.<br>• Prepare and issue purchase orders based on quotes, collaborating closely with engineers and accounting teams.<br>• Request and evaluate vendor quotes for custom scientific equipment, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Research and document competitive bids, negotiating favorable terms and pricing with suppliers.<br>• Identify alternative suppliers or supply chains to optimize procurement strategies.<br>• Maintain consistent communication with vendors globally to ensure smooth transactions.<br>• Organize and keep detailed records of purchases, invoices, shipping documents, and receipts.<br>• Follow internal purchasing and security protocols to ensure compliance.<br>• Manage multiple deadlines in parallel, proactively tracking and following up on orders.
Our client is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Operations & Purchasing Coordinator to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing processes, maintaining vendor relationships, and keeping operations running smoothly. If you have a strong background in purchasing, inventory control, administrative support, and customer service, we want to represent you. Key Responsibilities: Process and manage purchase orders and vendor communications Track inbound shipments, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely delivery Maintain pricing, product availability, and vendor information Oversee shipping operations and fulfillment flow between warehouse locations Support accounts payable functions (inventory and non-inventory) Assist with custom product lines, such as licensed merchandise or frame programs Coordinate with third-party vendors and manage product artwork and design updates Manage administrative functions, document filing, and customer service inquiries Support marketing materials and internal image/file management systems
<p>We're looking for a sharp Executive Assistant to join a rapidly growing firm in lower Fairfield County. This is an on-site position supporting the CEO.</p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Conserves executive's time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, collecting and analyzing information, and initiating communications.</li><li>Develops a thorough understanding of the business to make appropriate recommendations and decisions impacting the executive.</li><li>Manages the executive’s Outlook account including high volumes of email traffic, an active calendar of appointments and travel, and updates contacts as needed.</li><li>Engages with all staff members situated throughout the country to facilitate solutions.</li><li>Prepares agendas and minutes in relation to crucial meetings.</li><li>Completes expense reports and approves timecards for the executive’s direct reports.</li><li>Maintains executive files, copies and reviews outside mail, scans and files documents.</li><li>Assists with corporate meetings and events.</li><li>Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.</li><li>Provides direct administrative support as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events; booking detailed travel itineraries; maintaining file systems; incoming and outgoing mailing and shipping packages.</li><li>Manage office supplies, equipment, and inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels and overseeing procurement processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Construction company in the Ronkonkoma area seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager / APM to join their growing PM team. This role offers plenty of career upside in working with an established and team-oriented department. Your job will have you supporting project managers and ensuring the successful execution of projects from start to finish. As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, you will play a vital role in maintaining efficiency, building client relationships, and contributing to the overall profitability of the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist project managers in coordinating schedules, materials, and resources to ensure timely project completion.</p><p>• Monitor and update project schedules to reflect the status of ongoing activities and milestones.</p><p>• Facilitate communication between departments, vendors, and clients to align project expectations and deliverables.</p><p>• Support the management of change orders, including documentation, tracking, and status updates.</p><p>• Oversee material procurement and coordinate with vendors to meet project requirements and deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records of project activities and ensure all documentation is organized and accessible.</p><p>• Collaborate with estimating and drafting teams to streamline processes and meet project deadlines.</p><p>• Help manage project close-out activities, including final documentation and ensuring client satisfaction.</p><p>• Build and nurture client relationships to promote future business opportunities and sales.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. In this role, you will support indirect procurement efforts by sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for non-production goods and services. This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with internal stakeholders, optimize procurement processes, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers for categories such as IT, marketing, facilities, HR services, and other relevant services.</p><p>• Prepare bid analyses to support procurement decisions.</p><p>• Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, and procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor purchase orders and delivery timelines, resolving discrepancies as necessary.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and ensure adherence to established policies.</p><p>• Track supplier performance and support vendor relationship management to maintain high standards.</p><p>• Conduct cost analyses and generate procurement performance reports using tools like Excel and Power BI.</p><p>• Provide administrative and analytical support for procurement-related projects and initiatives.</p><p>• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within procurement operations.</p>
• Tender inbound container drayage shipments to carriers according to set guidelines.<br>• Maintain current SOPs and communicate changes to Midea International Logistics team, customs brokers, inbound team and carriers.<br>• Attain and consolidate carrier tracking reports to integrate into the Daily Inbound Report<br>• Obtain competitive drayage rates for new lanes throughout the year.<br>• Re-dispatch containers to secondary carrier if the first (preferred) carrier performance fails or if preferred carrier rejects the initial tender.<br>• Monitor and resolve issues regarding carrier performance on a daily basis. <br>• Assist ops inbound, sales, finance and compliance teams with attaining any necessary documentation and spot quotes from carriers.<br>• Meet with new drayage service providers and help select carriers that fit Midea needs to grow our carrier network.<br>• Build relationships with Midea drayage carriers.<br>• Monitor and enforce carrier KPI’s.<br>• Lead quarterly in person meetings with each carrier to review performance.<br>• Manage the annual RFQ bid and volume allocation.<br>• Assist with carrier contract negotiations and onboarding new carriers. <br>• Send weekly port newsletter updates to all internal parties.<br>• Able to make quick decisions to resolve issues and minimize accessorial charges.<br>• Ad hoc projects to streamline the process.<br>Required Qualifications<br><br>• Bachelor’s Degree or higher<br>• 3-5 years of carrier management and/or procurement experience<br>• Knowledge of ocean import shipping<br>• Organized, responsible, ability to work independently and as a part of a team<br>• Intermediate Excel and Power Point skills<br><br>Preferred Qualifications<br>• Supply Chain & Logistics knowledge<br>• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint<br>• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join one of our construction client's team in New York, New York. In this role, you will help manage various aspects of construction projects, from start to finish, ensuring smooth operations and on-time delivery. This position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to high-quality construction outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in creating and maintaining project schedules, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion of activities.</p><p>• Coordinate material procurement and logistics with both internal teams and external vendors to meet project deadlines.</p><p>• Review and interpret blueprints and shop drawings to ensure alignment with project specifications.</p><p>• Support change order management processes, including documentation and status updates.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and submission of project submittals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with fabrication teams to ensure proper coordination and execution of project components.</p><p>• Monitor and manage daily project scope requests, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Participate in project close-out activities, ensuring all deliverables are completed and documented.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and resolve issues.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to safety standards and compliance with construction regulations throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p>If this person is you, please submit your resume to victoria.iacoviello@roberthalf</p>
<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity in the Wholesale Distribution industry for a Senior Procurement Manager in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will be leading procurement processes and strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing stock strategies for the company.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Driving the procurement team and processes across the company portfolio.</p><p>• Managing the procurement of Burpee seed supply and collaborating closely with seed supply vendors.</p><p>• Formulating a procurement process strategy to fulfill the company's short and long-term inventory needs.</p><p>• Leading the identification and assessment of potential suppliers, both nationally and internationally.</p><p>• Supervising the strategy for stock management.</p><p>• Ensuring prompt procurement and delivery of all materials in line with the company's strategy and production demands.</p><p>• Administering vendor evaluations and managing the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process for optimal quality and cost.</p><p>• Building and maintaining robust relationships with all suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.</p><p>• Analyzing market trends, identifying supply chain risks, and formulating strategic plans to mitigate those risks.</p><p>• Collaborating with the Finance team to develop annual purchasing budgets.</p><p>• Identifying new sourcing opportunities to enhance brand strategies.</p><p>• Conducting cost analyses to ensure alignment with market trends.</p><p>• Managing the system's open purchase orders.</p><p>• Overseeing daily purchasing operations to enhance responsiveness and efficiency.</p><p>• Predicting purchasing needs in cooperation with key stakeholders.</p><p>• Resolving complex vendor and receiving issues effectively.</p><p>• Establishing and nurturing strong relationships with key vendors for long-term partnerships.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Patching Manager to oversee the management and execution of system patching across a variety of platforms. This role requires a proactive individual with a strong background in IT security, vulnerability testing, and endpoint management. Based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this long-term contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to robust security protocols within the pharmaceutical industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain a comprehensive patching program to ensure systems are consistently updated and secure.<br>• Coordinate monthly update schedules and collaborate with operations teams to address patching challenges.<br>• Utilize tools such as Intune and Defender to monitor, install, and verify endpoint agents.<br>• Identify appropriate reboot windows for various system environments to minimize disruptions.<br>• Draft and refine policies and procedures related to patching processes.<br>• Implement reporting frameworks and automate patching workflows for improved efficiency.<br>• Conduct security and vulnerability testing across platforms, including Android, Windows desktop, Windows server, and Linux.<br>• Manage endpoint configurations and ensure compliance with security standards.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system resilience and mitigate risks.
We are looking for a skilled Contracts Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Parsippany, New Jersey. In this role, you will oversee the administration, compliance, and modification of contracts while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.<br>• Review, draft, and modify contracts to meet legal and organizational requirements.<br>• Monitor contract compliance by evaluating deliverables and deadlines to identify and address any potential issues.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to negotiate terms and resolve contract-related challenges.<br>• Support the awarding of contracts by preparing documentation and conducting thorough evaluations.<br>• Maintain accurate records of contract modifications, updates, and approvals.<br>• Provide guidance on contract policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements within contract administration and implement solutions.<br>• Assist in resolving disputes or discrepancies related to contracts in a timely and efficient manner.<br>• Prepare reports and summaries on contract performance for management review.
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced <strong>Contract Manager</strong> for a dynamic <strong>contract-to-hire opportunity</strong> in Princeton, NJ, offering a hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The ideal candidate will bring expertise in <strong>contract lifecycle management</strong>, <strong>cross-functional collaboration</strong>, and <strong>rebate/discount programs</strong> while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>1. Manage Contract Lifecycle:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in the drafting, negotiation, execution, and management of payer, specialty pharmacy, and GPO agreements, including rebate, discount, and data-sharing contracts.</li><li>Ensure contracts comply with organizational requirements and regulatory guidelines.</li></ul><p><strong>2. Execute Contract Operations:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise the setup, validation, and implementation of contract terms in relevant systems.</li><li>Monitor contract performance to ensure adherence to agreed-upon terms.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Validate and Process Rebates:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with Rebate Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate rebate calculations and timely payments.</li><li>Address discrepancies and ensure compliance with rebate terms.</li></ul><p><strong>4. Foster Cross-Functional Partnerships:</strong></p><ul><li>Build strong working relationships with Legal, Finance, Pricing, Market Access, Trade, and Compliance teams to ensure effective contract alignment and execution.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact to resolve contract-related issues collaboratively.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Manage Contract Systems:</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize and maintain contract management and rebate tools (e.g., Model N, Revitas, Vistex, iContracts) to track contract performance, validation, and intake processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
