<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr Manager Sourcing to lead strategic procurement initiatives focused on marketing-related spend for a company in Akron, OH. The role itself is a REMOTE role, but we'd love someone close to the location in case an onsite meeting were necessary.</p><p>This role will partner closely with business stakeholders to shape category plans, run complex competitive bidding events, and uncover opportunities to improve value across supplier relationships. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, a data-driven approach to sourcing decisions, and the ability to guide negotiations involving legal, finance, and cross-functional teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives for marketing categories, including planning, supplier outreach, bid management, evaluation, and final award decisions.</p><p>• Build category strategies by assessing spend patterns, business needs, market conditions, and supplier capabilities to support long-term procurement goals.</p><p>• Identify suitable suppliers, compare proposals using analytical methods, and present clear recommendations that balance cost, quality, and service requirements.</p><p>• Direct complex RFP processes in the marketing space and ensure projects move forward on schedule while maintaining a fair and competitive bidding environment.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to define sourcing priorities, align on objectives, and strengthen collaboration across related programs and spend areas.</p><p>• Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements in coordination with legal and finance teams to secure favorable outcomes and manage risk.</p><p>• Drive cost-reduction opportunities and process improvements through category reviews, performance tracking, and continuous improvement efforts.</p><p>• Support and develop team members through coaching, project guidance, cross-training, and practical feedback that strengthens sourcing and project management capabilities.</p><p>• Create and maintain sourcing roadmaps that outline project pipelines, resource needs, and execution plans to meet departmental and corporate commitments.</p><p>• Represent the organization in interactions with external suppliers and maintain productive vendor relationships during sourcing events and ongoing engagements.</p>
We are looking for a Tax Manager to support a contract opportunity within the food and food processing industry in Warren, Ohio. This position will lead a range of tax planning, compliance, and research activities while helping the organization maintain accurate reporting and sound financial controls. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of state and local tax matters, corporate tax processes, and technical tax analysis, along with the ability to guide projects and support team development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation and filing of state and local tax returns, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate, and aligned with applicable regulations.<br>• Review earnings, spending activity, and investment-related tax data to confirm complete and reliable reporting across financial records.<br>• Analyze state tax rules and evaluate how changing legislation may affect business operations, reporting obligations, and strategic decisions.<br>• Provide tax guidance for corporate events and special transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other complex business initiatives, with a focus on reducing risk exposure.<br>• Examine internal control processes related to tax and accounting activities to identify gaps, improve accuracy, and strengthen compliance practices.<br>• Monitor income tax and property tax obligations and reconcile supporting tax information to the company’s financial statements.<br>• Develop practical tax-saving recommendations through research, data analysis, and evaluation of available planning opportunities.<br>• Direct tax-related projects from planning through execution, including the preparation and review of technical memoranda and related documentation.<br>• Mentor staff and managers by offering day-to-day direction, project feedback, and performance coaching to support growth and delivery quality.