<p>We are looking for a Part-time Purchasing Assistant to support day-to-day supply chain operations for a team based in New Hope, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys coordinating purchasing activities, maintaining accurate inventory records, and helping ensure materials are available when needed. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to work across logistics, procurement, and planning functions in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate purchase order activities from request through follow-up, helping ensure timely ordering and accurate documentation.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels, review usage patterns, and assist with analysis to support replenishment planning and material availability.</p><p>• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to track deliveries, resolve order discrepancies, and maintain smooth supply flow.</p><p>• Support logistics and supply chain operations by updating records, preparing reports, and communicating status changes to relevant teams.</p><p>• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data within enterprise systems, including PeopleSoft-related processes where applicable.</p><p>• Assist with process improvement efforts tied to procurement and inventory control activities, including support for system-related updates when assigned.</p><p>• Review pricing, quantities, and order details for accuracy before submission and help address issues that may affect fulfillment.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to help align purchasing priorities with operational and business needs.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced and proactive Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize our client's procurement operations. This role involves managing a team, refining processes, and developing systems to ensure the seamless acquisition of materials and services essential for production, engineering, and overall business success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead and manage a purchasing team, including hiring, training, and developing staff to support organizational growth.</p><p>• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members, fostering accountability and collaboration.</p><p>• Oversee procurement activities for raw materials, components, capital equipment, and office supplies to ensure uninterrupted material availability.</p><p>• Collaborate with departments such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to align purchasing strategies with company objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate and enhance procurement and inventory management processes to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, supporting selection, qualification, and performance evaluations.</p><p>• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives and value improvement opportunities across procurement operations.</p><p>• Support contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and strategies to ensure supply continuity.</p><p>• Act as the subject matter expert for purchasing systems, ensuring data accuracy and best practices in inventory control.</p><p>• Drive team performance through coaching and development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Compliance Officer to support a contract engagement for our client's organization in the Twin Cities suburbs, Minnesota. This role will lead key compliance activities across policy adoption, oversight, vendor due diligence, and reporting while helping the business maintain strong governance practices. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and audit readiness, along with the ability to guide stakeholders through evolving policy expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the rollout of applicable enterprise policies by interpreting requirements, coordinating implementation efforts, and aligning business practices with corporate standards.</p><p>• Drive policy adherence through employee education, control reviews, documentation tracking, and preparation for recurring compliance assessments with parent-company stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain clear evidence of compliance activities, ensuring reviews, acknowledgments, and corrective actions are properly documented for audit purposes.</p><p>• Oversee the compliance hotline process, monitor incoming matters, support follow-up activities, and prepare regular summary reports for leadership on trends and case activity.</p><p>• Manage vendor compliance activities by supporting due diligence for current and prospective third parties and partnering with legal, procurement, and risk teams on onboarding reviews.</p><p>• Assess compliance risks across a large vendor population and help establish practical processes for screening, monitoring, and escalation where concerns are identified.</p><p>• Contribute to governance-related compliance work associated with obligations commonly seen in publicly traded company environments.</p><p>• Coordinate quarterly compliance reporting and participate in formal review sessions with corporate compliance partners to address findings, updates, and action plans.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support high-volume payables operations for a contract assignment. This contract position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment activity, and reporting with accuracy and sound judgment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of accounts payable practices, stays organized in a fast-paced environment, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing and entering a high volume of invoices with accurate department, job, and task coding.<br>• Investigate payment and invoice questions from internal stakeholders and provide clear guidance by applying strong knowledge of payables processes and related accounting practices.<br>• Generate and interpret accounts payable reports as needed, while supporting team members with report access, usage, and follow-up questions.<br>• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and partner with purchasing to resolve pricing, quantity, or approval discrepancies.<br>• Maintain electronic records by organizing invoice documentation, purchase order support, and other payment-related files for easy retrieval and audit readiness.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements and detailed payables activity against the general ledger, researching differences and resolving outstanding issues promptly.<br>• Review aging schedules regularly, monitor open balances, and help ensure vendor accounts remain accurate and current.<br>• Coordinate payment processing activities such as check runs and wire review, confirming timing, funding availability, and compliance with established controls.<br>• Support month-end close activities by reconciling wire transactions, assisting with job cost reporting, and preparing documentation for audit requests.<br>• Process 1099-related payment setup and route invoices for affiliated entities to the appropriate internal contacts for timely handling.