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
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.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Procurement & Inventory Specialist to join our dynamic team in Bergen County, New Jersey. In this role, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships and inventory processes to support the production of high-quality products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Source and negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure raw materials, packaging, and services at optimal cost and quality.</p><p>• Evaluate and monitor supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries and adherence to quality standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with production, quality control, and warehouse teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs.</p><p>• Manage purchase orders and contracts using the company's procurement system.</p><p>• Maintain accurate inventory levels to support production schedules, minimizing shortages and overstock.</p><p>• Conduct routine inventory audits and resolve discrepancies to ensure data integrity.</p><p>• Develop and utilize forecasting models to inform purchasing and stocking decisions.</p><p>• Analyze market trends and supply chain risks to optimize procurement processes.</p><p>• Address supplier-related issues promptly and professionally to maintain smooth operations.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and inventory management practices.</p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Planning Analyst to join our manufacturing team in Bergen County, New Jersey. In this role, you will oversee customer portfolios and projects, ensuring that all processes are managed efficiently and in alignment with organizational procedures. The ideal candidate will foster strong relationships with customers, maintain detailed tracking systems, and communicate effectively to drive project success and enhance client satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage customer portfolios and assigned projects, ensuring all activities align with organizational processes and departmental guidelines.</p><p>• Clarify customer requirements, including product specifications and delivery timelines, to ensure accurate processing.</p><p>• Monitor and track project details such as timelines, risks, and customer information to maintain exceptional organization.</p><p>• Provide timely updates to customers and internal teams, addressing potential risks to project timelines and ensuring proactive communication.</p><p>• Build customer loyalty by maintaining strong relationships, offering consistent follow-ups, and anticipating customer needs.</p><p>• Collaborate across departments to share critical information related to customer orders and lead times for seamless project execution.</p><p>• Respond promptly to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, maintaining detailed documentation of all project tasks.</p><p>• Mentor and support Project Managers within the Customer Service team by sharing expertise and best practices.</p><p>• Uphold the company’s commitment to service excellence through effective communication and proactive problem-solving.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support organizational objectives.</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>
<p>We are looking for a highly motivated Analyst specializing in Contracts and Pricing to join our team based in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic pricing models while conducting thorough analysis of market dynamics and competitive trends. This role requires independent judgment and expertise, as well as collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of pricing strategies with business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement pricing strategies and models that align with market trends and business objectives.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of competitive pricing to identify opportunities for optimization.</p><p>• Monitor market dynamics to ensure pricing practices maintain customer satisfaction and uphold company reputation.</p><p>• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Finance teams to establish pricing programs that support revenue recognition and sales strategies.</p><p>• Evaluate and identify opportunities to monetize products, including upselling or repositioning within the marketplace.</p><p>• Assess the impact of pricing adjustments, promotional campaigns, and rebate programs on overall revenue.</p><p>• Manage pricing databases and facilitate the implementation of pricing proposals across organizational units.</p><p>• Apply expertise and attention to detail to solve complex problems independently and ensure compliance with established procedures.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations based on historical data and industry practices.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders to enhance pricing strategies and drive sustainable growth.</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.
<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>
