<p>We are looking for a skilled Purchase Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Naperville, Illinois. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring our manufacturing operations run seamlessly by sourcing quality materials and managing supplier relationships. Your expertise in procurement and negotiation will support our commitment to delivering exceptional products to our customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Source and secure raw materials, components, and equipment that align with manufacturing specifications and quality standards.</p><p>• Negotiate competitive pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers to maximize cost efficiencies.</p><p>• Maintain and manage purchase orders in procurement systems, ensuring timely updates and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to anticipate material needs and troubleshoot supply challenges.</p><p>• Assess supplier performance using key metrics such as quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness.</p><p>• Identify and onboard new suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience and diversity.</p><p>• Monitor market trends, pricing, and material availability to mitigate potential supply risks.</p><p>• Utilize project management tools and systems to streamline procurement activities and improve workflow efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $25.00 to $30.00 an hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit Robert Half Benefits Website for more information.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to oversee the development and success of innovative digital products. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage product roadmaps, and drive strategic initiatives to ensure optimal outcomes. Based in Bartlett, Illinois, this position requires someone with a keen attention to detail and a strong ability to turn stakeholder insights into actionable plans.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain product roadmaps by aligning business goals, user feedback, and operational requirements.<br>• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to gather input on new features, updates, and changes, ensuring alignment across teams.<br>• Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and resource allocation to optimize development cycles.<br>• Oversee the creation of meaningful reports in Fibery that support stakeholder decision-making and define team metrics.<br>• Coordinate with teams to ensure all project data and communications are accurately maintained in Fibery.<br>• Manage product documentation, including updates, training materials, and website modifications to support new features.<br>• Conduct product reviews and communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with agile teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.<br>• Provide support as a backup Project Manager when needed.