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.
• 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.
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.
