We are looking for a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support export documentation and operational coordination for international shipments from Elgin, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in global shipping paperwork, carrier communication, and compliance-focused record accuracy. The role will work closely with logistics and procurement partners to help ensure materials and shipments move efficiently across international markets, with a strong emphasis on Latin America and South America.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, review, and organize export documents to support timely and compliant international shipments.<br>• Coordinate directly with ocean freight carriers and other logistics partners to arrange transportation and resolve shipping issues.<br>• Monitor shipment activity for destinations in Latin America, South America, and other international markets, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.<br>• Support procurement operations by managing purchase order activity and assisting with day-to-day buying processes.<br>• Verify regulatory and customs-related paperwork with a high degree of precision to reduce delays and compliance risks.<br>• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain alignment on shipment schedules, documentation status, and operational priorities.<br>• Use procurement and logistics software comparable to Atlas to track transactions, shipment details, and supporting records.<br>• Contribute to contract and supplier-related administrative activities that support ongoing procurement functions.
We are looking for a Product Manager to guide product planning and execution for a team based in Elmhurst, Illinois. This role focuses on turning business needs into clear priorities, coordinating work across stakeholders, and maintaining momentum through an agile delivery process. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a structured approach to backlog management, and the ability to keep product quality and user value at the center of decision-making.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Define product priorities by translating business goals and user needs into a clear roadmap and actionable work items.<br>• Manage and refine the product backlog, ensuring stories are well prepared, appropriately prioritized, and ready for development teams.<br>• Partner with engineering, quality, and business stakeholders to align scope, timing, and expected outcomes across initiatives.<br>• Support agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and backlog review sessions, to help teams deliver work efficiently and transparently.<br>• Use Jira and related tools to monitor progress, maintain documentation, and provide visibility into product status and upcoming work.<br>• Review reported issues, coordinate bug triage, and help drive resolution decisions based on customer impact and business priority.<br>• Evaluate product performance and feedback to identify enhancement opportunities and inform future releases.