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Global Commodity Manager KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. Benefits: * 9 Paid Holidays * EBITDA Bonus * Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages * 401K * Monthly Accrued Vacation * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Position Summary We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Commodity Manager to lead sourcing and procurement initiatives for HVAC components and other key commodities. This role is critical to optimizing our global supply chain, driving cost savings, ensuring supplier performance, and supporting new product development. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in commodity strategy, supplier development, and global sourcing practices. Candidates for this position must be able to travel up to 80% of their time depending upon the commodities and projects involved. Key Responsibilities * Strategic Sourcing & Procurement * Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for HVAC and industrial components. * Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation. * Support new product introductions by securing reliable sources for critical components. * Supplier Management & Development * Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. * Monitor supplier performance and lead improvement initiatives. * Establish Master Supply Agreements to minimize risk and ensure continuity. * Cost & Risk Management * Lead cost modeling, RFQs, and value engineering to drive material productivity. * Mitigate supply chain risks through 2+1 sourcing, inventory forecasting, and supplier-managed inventory programs. * Improve lead times, working capital, and payment terms through negotiation and logistics programs (e.g., JIT, Kanban). * Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and R&D to align sourcing with product and operational needs. * Coordinate with global teams to leverage economies of scale and standardize procurement practices. * Compliance & Market Intelligence * Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., AHRI, UL, RoHS) and internal policies. * Monitor global market trends, raw material pricing, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing decisions. * Provide commodity inflation forecasts to support financial planning. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. * Minimum 5+ years of experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain-preferably in HVAC, mechanical systems, or industrial manufacturing. * Proven track record in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction. * Strong understanding of HVAC systems and components. * Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Epicor, Oracle) and sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba). * Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. * Familiarity with lean manufacturing, quality systems (ISO, QS), and sustainability practices. * APICS or CPM certification is a plus. Personal Attributes * Acts with urgency, integrity, and professionalism. * Analytical and data-driven decision-maker. * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment. * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%). Safety/Physical requirements: * Ability to lift 50 lbs. * Must be able to work on ladders or step stools * Requires bending, stooping and standing. * Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. * Good visual and spatial perception * Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning. KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For any questions you can contact: Terra Beaver - Talent Specialist - ****************** - ************ Laura Zoghbi - Talent Specialist - ****************** - ************

Job DescriptionProcurement ManagerIf you are looking for your next great challenge so, you don't have to endure another boring day at the office- STOP HERE! We have several amazing opportunities for a fast-growing company that is rearranging stateside and we are developing a solid long term team and we want YOU! About The RoleOur client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management functions. The ideal candidate will be an SAP Super User with enhanced knowledge of manufacturing materials, engineering components, and supplier management, who can help optimize procurement processes, ensure data accuracy, and leverage SAP to drive efficiency and cost savings. This is a full-time, on-site role that requires close collaboration with production, design, and finance teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability. Must Have Skills Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business Administration. 8+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Advanced SAP user expertise required; experience with Ariba or S/4HANA highly desirable). Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, bill of materials, technical drawings, and production workflows. Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret SAP data and drive data-based decisions. Ability to work onsite full-time in a fast-paced, collaborative industrial setting. Preferred Skills Experience sourcing machined, fabricated, or electronic components. Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance standards, and vendor qualification procedures. Familiarity with lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives. Procurement certifications (CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP) preferred. What You'll Do Oversee and manage end-to-end procurement operations, including sourcing, negotiation, purchase order creation, and vendor performance. Serve as the SAP expert user, providing advanced support, training, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless usage across departments. Analyze procurement data in SAP to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and enhance purchasing efficiency. Develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, fabricated parts, and technical services aligned with production schedules and quality standards. Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure reliability, cost competitiveness, and adherence to specifications. Collaborate with engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and manage technical evaluations of materials and equipment. Monitor inventory levels, lead times, and order accuracy using SAP reports and analytics. Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and spend management. Support audits, compliance reviews, and sustainability initiatives related to the supply base. Working Environment and Physical Demands The following are representative of the typical working environment and physical demands of this position. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to: Full-time, office-based position in or around Louisville KY (no remote or hybrid option). Collaborative work with engineering, operations, and finance teams. Hands-on involvement with production and supplier interface. Sit/stand at a desk for prolonged periods, primarily sedentary work. What We Offer Salary offered: $113k to $130k DOE If this role excites you but you don't meet each requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and understand that the best candidates may come from the most unlikely of places.LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Job DescriptionDescription: Who Are We? We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that's what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers. Check out our website at ******************** We Are Not: Fancy - as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team. Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers. Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals. What We're Looking For: The Sourcing Manager leads strategic sourcing to ensure reliable, cost-effective supply chains that fuel production and profitability. You'll manage a team of buyers, negotiate contracts, drive savings, and mitigate risks in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Coach and develop a team of buyers; oversee daily operations and performance. Supply Assurance: Guarantee raw materials and finished goods availability to meet production schedules. Cost Optimization: Analyze vendor pricing and lead initiatives to achieve annual savings targets, including programs to offset wage inflation. Vendor Management: Maintain scorecards, enforce contract terms, and cultivate strategic partnerships. Contract Negotiation: Secure favorable terms with new suppliers and refresh agreements with existing ones. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to source innovative materials and components. Market Intelligence: Monitor supply-chain trends, commodity fluctuations, and risks to proactively adjust strategies. Process Excellence: Design and audit ERP workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency. Understands changes and fluctuations in the supply chain through market analysis and research that can impact the cost and/or production. Requirements: 7+ years' experience of sourcing and procuring in a manufacturing environment. 2-4 years of management experience. Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline. Preferred education and experience MBA or the equivalent experience Experience and/or knowledge of TPS and other lean tools Benefits: We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including: Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus. 401(k) retirement plan Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days

Job Description The Procurement Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasingdepartment along with providing leadership and management to their assigned directreports. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure the acquisition andallocation of materials are available when needed. Minimum Position Experience ● Bachelor's degree or minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing preferred ● Must be a US citizen ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ● Oral and written communication skills Preferred Skills ● Machining background preferred ● Familiar with outside processes/subcontract ● Military/government contracting experience and knowledge preferred ● Proficient in ERP/MRP Systems General Tasks and Responsibilities ● Develop and implement purchasing systems, including but not limited to, processes andprocedures that align with the company's objectives. ● Managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contracts and resolution of issues. ● Conducting and analyzing market research to identify potential vendors and suppliers. ● Develop Supplier Scorecards/KPI's. ● Supplier contract management. ● Responsible for both strategic and tactical procurement activities. ● Develop cost savings metrics. ● Familiar with inventory traceability from receipt to shipment. ● Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs andrequirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions. ● Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment. ● Acts as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers with focus on supplier relationship management. ● Coordinates removal or disposal of surplus materials. ● Performs other related duties as assigned by management. People Related Tasks and Responsibilities ● Promote positive communication between all department personnel ● Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity Our new location Whelan Machine & Tool 2671 Technology Drive, Suite 108 Louisville, KY 40299 If you're interested in being part of a company that's on the move, check out our News and Expansion page to learn more about our latest updates, growth plans, and what this means for future opportunities. Visit our website to learn more and see what makes Whelan Machine a great place to grow your career!

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated program manager to join our Strategic Initiatives team in MSL. Strategic Initiative Managers build and scale programs to strengthen the impact of our product and research teams. This includes defining project goals, creating project plans, managing project timelines, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. We drive efficiency, cultivate relationships, increase knowledge sharing, and build capacity within our organization.The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, experienced in navigating ambiguous situations, partnering with leadership, able to facilitate our teams' best work by managing short- and long-term projects and initiatives, anticipating project issues and resolving them, connecting resources to research/product needs, and removing barriers to doing great work. This role requires project and program management experience and broad knowledge of artificial intelligence, research, and product development. Communication skills, stakeholder management, the ability to manage complex logistics, and an organized approach are mandatory. **Required Skills:** Manager, MSL Strategic Initiatives Responsibilities: 1. Ensure that all MSL work on models consistently fulfills applicable regulatory requirements 2. Managing the inbound flow of data and privacy escalation requests 3. Legal engagement case management 4. Regulatory response tracking and management 5. Reporting & Metrics: Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track audit progress and outcomes **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 6. 3+ years driving end to end programs with ML/AI engineering teams 7. 8+ years working in FAANG (or similar sized tech) companies 8. 8+ years work demonstrated experience in program management in the area of privacy/risk/data 9. Quantitative, analytical, and conceptual problem-solving skills combined with business acumen 10. Proven track-record of organizing, developing, and executing strategy projects that deliver results 11. Experience driving end to end programs with ML/AI engineering and research teams **Public Compensation:** $189,000/year to $258,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Talis Group's client, a fast-growing, high-performance manufacturer in the Louisville area, is seeking a proven Purchasing Manager to take ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier performance. This leader will build and guide a team of buyers, negotiate key supplier agreements, drive cost-reduction initiatives, and strengthen supply chain reliability to support rapid growth. Salary: $100K + strong benefits package. M-F HIGHLIGHTED DUTIES Lead global sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished goods, with emphasis on metal and steel procurement Personally negotiate pricing, vendor terms, and contracts Guarantee material availability to meet production schedules and forecasted demand Analyze vendor pricing and lead cost-reduction initiatives to achieve annual savings targets, including offsetting wage inflation Develop, maintain, and enforce supplier scorecards and contract compliance Establish and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships while onboarding and qualifying new vendors Coach, develop, and oversee a team of buyers; manage daily operations and performance Partner with engineering, production, and quality teams to source innovative materials and components Monitor global supply chain trends, commodity fluctuations, and market risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies Design, manage, and audit ERP procurement workflows to ensure efficiency, compliance, and process integrity Conduct market research and analysis to anticipate cost or supply impacts HIGHLIGHTED REQUIREMENTS 7+ years of sourcing and procurement experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience in metal/steel sourcing or commodity-based procurement Proven track record of price negotiation, contract development, and supplier management 2-4 years of people management experience, including coaching and performance oversight Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field MBA or equivalent experience preferred Experience with TPS / Lean manufacturing tools Strong ERP systems and process-design experience Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills Proven leadership and decision-making capability This information is a brief job summary for recruiting purposes only and does not constitute the entire job description, duties, or requirements. Talis Group is an equal opportunity employer. All registrants are considered based upon their skills, performance, potential, and other qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for creating and driving strategic sourcing projects for a group of spend categories with enterprise-wide responsibilities. This person will collaborate with multiple Business Units and Functional leadership to secure optimal contracted engagements for Cornerstone Building Brands. This leadership position will interface with VPs up to C-suite of the company, to align internal customer needs with marketplace opportunities to optimize costs and benefits. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will also assist in driving continuous improvement of related processes throughout Cornerstone Building Brands. This role is expected to provide expertise to business leaders in planning and implementing supply chain strategies to achieve business goals and objectives. The position will be within Cornerstone's Strategic Sourcing Team and responsible for roughly $60 Million in annual spend. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead creation and implementation of sourcing and demand management strategies for assigned categories of spend, manage the development of RFx materials, detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations and supplier selection. Given its leadership role, this position will also perform player/coach for staff to produce the same results for their respective areas (Level II and III). First time managers should be provided LMS supported coursework on being a new manager Ongoing management training for people leaders Leverage key metrics to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practice. Lead and coach project teams to strategically partner with business unit and functional leaders by providing subject matter expertise and strategic partnering for contracting opportunities. Counsel internal leaders regarding processes, technology capabilities and policies to assist in the category management lifecycle. Build and manage relationships with business executives, serves as a key member of the business unit leadership team to support implementation of business strategies through team alignment, facilitate a sourcing process to coordinate those goals, and closely collaborate with teams to negotiate, contract, and award business to suppliers. Demonstrates a strategic business mindset, organizational savvy, presents an executive-level presence, and balances multiple stakeholder interests simultaneously. Create, drive and mentor Cornerstone in long-term strategic planning efforts for assigned sourcing categories including advanced multi-year category strategies designed to anticipate enterprise-wide requirements while optimizing forecasted shifts in both supply markets, industry trends and supplier economic cycles. Less complex spend area and category strategy map Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish lowest total system cost, improve the services offerings, and evolve the function. Complete ISM negotiation Conduct category spend analyses and reporting, supplier stratification, supply market and category industry research as well as perform player/coach for staff to produce the same results for their respective areas. Provide oversight and evaluate ethical procurement practices of contracted services and goods which includes compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations Provide guidance on assigned activities and ensure follow-through across a broad group in project teams. Evaluate performance and provide guidance and/or recognition. Qualifications Bachelor's degree preferred. Preference in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or equivalent work experience. Would consider related experience in lieu of degree 10+ years of business experience required, 8 of which requires experience in Strategic Sourcing. Superior communication, presentation, and analytical skills Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects. Requires advanced customer service skills. Requires expertise in operating Microsoft Office programs. Requires the ability to lead a team and present and project a positive company image with vendors. Certifications preferred but not required: CPSM, PMP, Lean, and Six Sigma. Must be able to analyze data and prepare appropriate Sourced vendor contracts, goods and services evaluations. Uses vast knowledge of industry and market trends to develop and champion long-term strategies. Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach. Strategic mindset with excellent executive presence and organizational savvy. Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner. Manages change, ambiguity, complexity and drives for results. Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills. Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes. Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to advanced project leadership and management skills. Superior program and project management skills. Advanced analytical ability Extensive knowledge of assessing and recommending creative and time-sensitive solutions. Additional Information The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$120,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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Ideal candidate will be local to Columbus, Ohio! Also open to remote candidates in Eastern and Central time zones. **_What Indirect Procurement contributes to Cardinal Health_** Indirect Procurement is responsible for developing and executing strategy to source indirect goods and services to support our business stakeholders and programs. Perform analysis in order to select suppliers and negotiate best value for Cardinal Health. Provide supplier relationship management and contract compliance management, including maximization of financial deliverables and risk mitigation. May work within various procurement systems to execute purchase orders and resolve technical issues as identified. + Utilize the 7-step sourcing process to source the most appropriate vendor to meet Cardinal Health requirements including diverse vendors where opportunities exist. + Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings. + Develop expertise in core categories including product knowledge, industry dynamics and market trends. + Establish collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to manage supplier performance and support long term strategy. + Develop expertise with contract clauses in order to negotiate the most favorable pricing, contract terms and conditions for Cardinal Health. + Strong project and process management in order to execute sourcing strategy with cross functional teams. **_Responsibilities_** + Support sourcing for end-to-end business operations + Define and deploy sourcing process and appropriate technology for newly acquired business units to ensure compliance with Cardinal Health standards + Act as the liaison between the procurement organizations/ roles of Cardinal Health and the newly acquired entity, identifying and acting accordingly to integrate like-for-like, similar and new agreements into the Cardinal Health organization. This activity will include negotiations with vendors and acquired businesses to consolidate, ramp down, ramp up agreements, or replace agreements. + Create category and annual sourcing plans; develop, plan and execute highly complex and technical sourcing strategies by partnering with the business unit to define desired outcomes, conduct industry analysis, identify strategic cost reduction opportunities, explore alternatives, and assess impact of alternatives. + Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment with business unit and sourcing strategy objectives. + Understand business unit budget for coming year to leverage opportunities + Consult with stakeholders to create best contractual outcome including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and/or service levels. + Negotiate, finalize and advise on the contract documents + Develop strong supplier relationships to drive effectiveness and value against the planned strategies; facilitate supplier reviews; generate continuous improvement ideas. + Facilitate the resolution of contractual or relationship issues as needed. + Interact with and provide reporting to Senior Leadership + Lead Numerous Working Teams to complete Request for Proposal's and complex negotiations + Facilitate and coordinate activities associated with the execution of the sourcing process including, but not limited to, the preparation and execution of a RFx, recommendations based on supplier responses, project summaries/business case results, supplier communication, etc. + Perform other duties as assigned **_Qualifications_** + Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred + 5+ years of strategic sourcing and negotiating experience, preferred + Strong business and financial acumen + SAP Ariba experience preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals + Ensures employees operate within guidelines + Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers + Interacts with subordinates, peer customers and suppliers at various management levels may interact with senior management + Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects + Gains consensus from various parties involved **Anticipated salary range** : $105,100-$135,090 **Bonus eligible** : Yes **Benefits** : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with my FlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs **Application window anticipated to close** : 02/13/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. 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Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world's most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry. Job Description/Responsibilities The Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging purchases and manages availability of high quality and best price glass packaging for all Sazerac Manufacturing locations. Develops and implements effective category sourcing strategies and generates bottom-line material cost improvement. Works closely with manufacturing and marketing teams to achieve objectives and successful delivery of projects. Drives supplier quality improvement and accountability, contract negotiation, and total cost savings. This position reports to the Procurement Director of Direct Materials and is based in Louisville, KY. Responsibilities: Assist the accounting teams and VP, Procurement to assure that bills of materials are developed accurately, and that information is supplied as needed to stakeholders to assure continued data integrity. Work closely with the manufacturing teams to achieve objectives - cost, quality, service and inventory turnover. Drive supplier quality improvement and accountability. Work closely with the marketing teams to support the successful delivery of New Brand, and Brand Renovation projects - Ensuring on time, at quality on Cost targets are achieved. Assist the Accounting and Procurement teams to ensure that costs are accurately captured, reported, and budgeted using the best available market knowledge and analysis. The major outcome of this roles is to provide relevant and accurate information to allow timely decision-making concerning commodity pricing. Monitor manages the assigned commodity and category contracts. Ensure sourcing events are planned and executed and contracts executed accordingly. Analyze demand and supply chains to facilitate proper reorder points of goods to maintain full operational support, proper safety stocks, and reduce excess inventories. Major outcome is to allow operational functionality while maintaining inventory levels that do not tie up company resources in storage and dollars. Identify, develop and implement cost improvement strategies with key company suppliers. Build long-term strategic relationships and look for joint improvement opportunities. Maintain a list of goals / desired outcomes for personal and professional development, to include a 6 month, one year, and 5 year plan. Use the FYI book and the Sazerac Talent Development System as a guide. Maintain a one to one dialogue with reporting manager to communicate progress to personal, departmental, and company goals / objectives. When called to lead on procurement initiatives that have companywide impact. Lead and direct the proactive management an understanding of industry best practices and technology trends for the assigned commodities and categories. Ensure benchmarking is in place and provide insight. Maintain a high level of support and energy towards achieving company and departmental priorities. Assure that performance of suppliers is geared towards improving internal customer service and overall operations. Manager should be a leader in supporting initiatives that achieve results. Work closely with manufacturing leadership on various in/outsourcing, cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives. Drive supplier quality improvement using the SNCR / DMR Process, ensure accountability. Ensure all supplier qualification are completed and maintained. Support and further develop the regular department management and reporting process Assist with the development, implementation and use of the VIR system. Develop and implement a set of prospective VE efforts the manufacturing teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers. Secure information from suppliers and provide needed information to comply with the Bioterrorism Act to the Sazerac internal team. Qualifications/Requirements Requirements: Bachelor's degree 7+ years relevant experience Packaging experience (glass, metal, corrugated) Preferred: Wine and spirits industry experience 5+ years' experience with development and management of vendor relationships including contracts 2+ years' experience in purchasing materials for food/beverage/ or packaged goods manufacturing 2+ years' Experience managing multiple locations Willingness to travel #LI-TH1 #LI-Hybrid Culture and Benefits A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility. Sazerac Team Members enjoy: Competitive Pay Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners. 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan. Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave. Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs. Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members. Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program. Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development. Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Min USD $127,953.09/Yr. Max USD $191,929.63/Yr.

JOB TITLE: Strategic Buyer REPORTS TO: Procurement Manager JOB STATUS: Full Time FLSA STATUS: Exempt Sortation Labs is seeking a driven and analytical strategic buyer to join their procurement team. This team is the link between the supplier and project teams, to provide assurance of supply to support rapid business growth, owning a set of strategic supplier relationships, and overseeing a multi-million dollar spend base. This role will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of specific commodity groups, advanced procurement activities, supplier rationalization, contractual negotiations, of sortation system parts, to ensure customer schedules are met on time. You will also help develop a growing function, by driving continuous improvement initiatives, such as standing up core S&OP processes, developing strategic sourcing plans, and improving and tracking cost savings initiatives. This role will require working with teams across the company such as Business Development, Engineering, Field Installation and Project Management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Own strategic supplier relationships for specific categories to ensure on-time delivery of supply to project sites to meet integration schedules for customers. Work cross-functionally with business development, project management, and integration teams to plan short and long-term supply needs for Sortation Lab's top customers. Execute purchase orders to support project and operational activities, to ensure project schedules are met. Conduct pricing and contract negotiations to ensure cost, quality, and supply targets are met. Act as the main link between suppliers and internal project teams to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, cost, or quality of critical materials categories. Help drive continuous improvement, through the development of strategic sourcing plans, global supplier development, and supplier risk mitigation plans. Identify, qualify, and develop new suppliers both domestic and global. Support, implement, and reporting of key department measurables. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office setting and field locations. Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture Travel up to 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting for prolonged periods of time Repetitive typing/data entry WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 40 hours per week in the office. It is the policy of Sortation Labs, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sortation Labs, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requirements: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree; in Engineering, Business or a Supply Chain/Operations discipline preferred. 5+ years of experience in supply chain, with preference of strategic sourcing functions such as global sourcing of commodities, contract negotiations, supplier management, and advanced procurement activities. Experience working in environments such as manufacturing, engineered products, or project management of technical systems preferred. Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment and meet needs of internal customers. Willingness to travel to supplier and customer facilities as needed for meetings and work non-business hours based on project needs. Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel required, experience with MRP/ERP systems preferred. Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Legally authorized to work in the United States

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_ , _we always look for a better way_ , and _we create possibilities_ . Interested in joining us on our journey? The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations is a critical leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of a manufacturing area, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. This leader drives daily execution while shaping long-term operational excellence through Lean principles, disciplined problem-solving, and strong people leadership. In this role, you will navigate complex operational demands-including supply and demand variability, New Program Introductions (NPI), and engineering and material changes-while ensuring stable, efficient, and high-performing production. You will lead cross-functional teams, remove barriers to performance, and champion continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor. **Position** Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations **Location** USA, Louisville, KY **How You'll Create Possibilities** **Manufacturing Operations Leadership** + Own end-to-end performance for a manufacturing area, delivering results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. + Develop and execute the annual operating plan, aligning area goals and metrics with overall plant objectives. + Lead, coach, and support both salaried and hourly production teams. + Drive daily execution using production line boards to monitor performance, identify gaps, and resolve issues across shifts. + Maintain deep knowledge of plant operations and effectively use escalation processes to resolve abnormalities and implement corrective actions. + Ensure strong adherence to Lean manufacturing principles, standardized work, and site escalation processes. + Manage department budgets, track performance metrics, and deliver clear daily report-outs during production meetings. + Establish a consistent operating rhythm through daily engagement with Area Business Leaders and Team Leaders. + Ensure standardized work is implemented, followed, audited, and continuously improved. + Coach leaders on standardized work, job instruction methods, and effective training practices. + Maintain world-class 5S standards across the manufacturing area. Continuous Improvement & Lean Excellence + Champion the Appliance Production System and embed continuous improvement into daily operations. + Lead teams to identify inefficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable countermeasures. + Engage cross-functional escalation teams, including Lean resources, to drive rapid issue resolution. + Eliminate waste through both short-term containment actions and long-term improvement initiatives. + Serve as a second-level escalation leader for operational issues. + Lead regular reviews of open issues, assign ownership, track actions to closure, and communicate progress. + Drive kaizen events and ensure improvements are implemented, sustained, and measured. + Oversee work area rebalancing using tools such as Yamazumi charts. **People & Leadership** + Provide hands-on leadership for an integrated, cross-functional manufacturing team. + Set clear performance expectations and support team success through coaching, feedback, and development. + Partner with HR on performance management, talent development, and succession planning. + Manage employee relations matters in partnership with HR, ensuring fairness, consistency, and proper documentation. + Recruit, deploy, and develop talent to meet current and future operational needs. + Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the organization. + Ensure consistent application of policies, work rules, and workplace processes. **Quality Excellence** + Ensure all products meet specifications and are produced defect-free. + Enforce compliance with Manufacturing Control Plans and all quality standards. + Monitor daily quality data and escalate or resolve defects in real time. + Embed quality requirements into standardized work to build quality at the source. + Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. + Analyze scrap data and lead targeted reduction initiatives. + Collaborate with Plant Quality and Engineering to improve key metrics such as First Pass Yield, Overall Yield, and Service Call Rate. **Safety Leadership** + Own safety performance and results for the manufacturing area. + Foster a strong safety culture through behavior-based observations, audits, safety meetings, and 5S discipline. + Ensure compliance with all safety rules and procedures. + Review and approve accident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed. + Drive closure of all safety action items, including those from near misses, accidents, and ergonomic assessments. **What You'll Bring to Our Team** **Requirements:** + 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supplier management, and project implementation, with technical expertise across supply chain functions such as warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement or fulfillment. **Preferred:** + BS/BA degree, ideally in engineering, supply chain management or business. + Supply Chain Development Program graduate. + Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and driving continuous improvement using Lean, DMAIC, workout or similar methodologies. + Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. + Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. + Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate meetings, coach teams, give constructive feedback and listen effectively. + Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex problems across cross-functional teams. + Track record of achieving business goals, leading change and delivering measurable results through analytical methods and disciplined execution. **Our Culture** Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy. GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization. GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S _If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail_ _to *******************************_

Alliant Purchasing is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will be a crucial leader responsible for developing, executing, and managing high-impact national contracts within complex, high-spend categories. This role requires a blend of deep healthcare market knowledge, strategic negotiation skill, and proven experience in managing physician preference items. The Director will drive significant cost savings and ensure contract value for Alliant's membership base. JOB DUTIES Lead the strategic sourcing lifecycle, from market analysis and RFP development to contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing supplier management. Identify opportunities for new and innovative contracts within the healthcare supply chain. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key supplier partners and internal stakeholders. Analyze industry trends, economic factors, and supply chain dynamics to ensure Alliant's portfolio remains competitive and relevant. Present business cases and contract recommendations to executive leadership and members. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years of dedicated healthcare sourcing and contracting experience within a GPO, health system, or major healthcare provider. Demonstrable high degree of healthcare industry knowledge, including familiarity with value analysis, utilization management, and regulatory environments. Direct, hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for complex, high-dollar physician preference products and service categories, specifically cardiovascular, orthopedic, and surgical services. Candidates who possess extensive experience (5+ years) in physician preference category sales, analytics, or business intelligence will be considered in lieu of direct sourcing experience, provided they possess a deep understanding of supplier economics, contracting structures, and the competitive landscape for these products. Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must adhere to confidentiality policy. Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check. COMPENSATION In the spirit of pay transparency, we can share that the pay range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, which may result in total compensation outside of this range. COMPANY OVERVIEW Alliant Purchasing is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive Group Purchasing Organization. We are an extension of our members' brands, contributing to their success while saving them time, energy, and money. Alliant Purchasing provides access to transformational value and service by simplifying the supply chain. For more than thirty years Alliant has served a diverse group of healthcare providers across the country. Originally conceived by a large urban healthcare system to assist its small rural hospital partners, Alliant continues the tradition of combining divergent interests to create collective value. Alliant is the nexus of providers large and small, rural, and urban, and our supplier business partners. Since the early 1990's Alliant has experienced phenomenal growth. What was once a hospital-based buying group has become a leading independent Group Purchasing Organization with more than 26,000 healthcare provider organizations among its membership. Through a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and operationally driven expansion, Alliant now leverages more than $82 billion of buying power. Alliant provides access to transformational value by simplifying the supply chain. BENEFIT PROGRAM Featured benefits for full-time team members include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance Pet insurance and pet discount program EAP HSA with employer match 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off Paid parental leave Generous holiday schedule Hybrid work schedule Equal Opportunity Employment Current HR and Alliant Purchasing provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.

Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a Yum! Brands Co-op, is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement, to join the Food and Packaging Procurement Teams. As a member of the packaging procurement team, the Senior Manager will be responsible for the procurement and ongoing category management for assigned categories (Resin and BOH category). Key results include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, supply and contingency planning, COGs forecasting, Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI), commodity risk management, packaging innovation, and quality support. The Senior Manager will collaborate daily with various stakeholders across RSCS and all Yum! Brands concepts (KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill) and A&W All American. Hybrid Position - 3 days in the office, 2 days remote Excellent Benefits - medical, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, holidays, free lunch on Wednesday, and much more. Essential Functions Category/Procurement Strategy • Lead the development of category strategies for assigned packaging items that are aligned to the Brands short- term and long-term objectives. • Manage the forward-looking cost models to provide timely and accurate forecasting for Cost of Goods items (COGS). Communicate to relevant stakeholder significant deviation from the COGS plan. • Lead the development of innovation projects, building Restaurant Margin Improvement (RMI/savings) project pipeline and the commercialization of new packaging by influencing and collaborating with Brand and Franchise Leaders, Engineers, Concept Board Members and Suppliers. • Engage with the RSCS Commodity Risk Management Team to identify margin improvement opportunities and proactively manage supply and cost risk. • Lead and manage resilient supply chain to ensure uninterrupted supply of products, both base business and promotional items to YUM! Brands and A&W. • Drive supplier relationship management program to improve relationship, ensure strategic alignment that yields meaningful improvement and results that are beneficial to both supplier and RSCS. Procurement Strategy and Tactics Execution • Drive the implementation of procurement strategies, procurement projects, and restaurant margin improvement initiatives. • Lead the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions on the assigned category. • Drive execution of RMI projects and development of business contingency (business continuity) plans in collaboration with Brands, RSCS Teams, Suppliers, Distributors and Franchisees. • Execute sourcing events as per plan that ensures best competitive value while providing supply assurance and driving margin improvement to support growth for operators. • Prioritize and manage projects with varying levels of complexity. Administration and Reporting • Manage administrative processes including COGS planning, sourcing proposals, global pricing systems, Board updates, Supplier Diversity programs, PRISM, contract administration, and technology fees collection for assigned categories. • Develop, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure legal documents are in place for all items managed. • Maintain and verify accuracy of company software applications as it relates to supplier commercial terms, item setup, pricing, and freight. Position Skills / Core Competencies • Ability to think strategically and entrepreneurially with capability to drive tactical execution to deliver expected results. • Strong negotiation skills. • Strong critical thinking and advanced analytical and creative problem- solving skills. • Ability to work at an elevated pace with efficiency and precision. • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and critical issues simultaneously. • Effective relationship management with the ability to influence and build consensus. • Proficient with collaboration, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills. • Strong ability to lead, manage and influence. • Provide effective communication with others in a professional manner. • Advanced communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with an emphasis on interpersonal and relationship building capabilities. • Committed to quality assurance and continuous improvement. • Must be self-motivated, able to lead change, and demonstrate leadership skills. • Fast learner with a can-do attitude and a calm professional demeanor. • Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create clarity and structure to enable improvement. Required Education, Experience and Skills: • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain. Prefer 5+ years of progressive experience in sourcing strategy development and packaging procurement. • Prefer experience with quick service restaurant procurement, packaging manufacturing, or engineering. • Bachelor's degree in business or related field required. Prefer MBA or Master's. • Strong negotiating skills, critical thinking ability, analytical skills, inventory management, industry knowledge, supplier development, planning and forecasting, and contingency planning. • Strong organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and attention to detail. • Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills. • Strong understanding of the supply chain processes including manufacturing, logistics and distribution. • Ability to garner trust and respect of all constituents, while managing tight timelines in a dynamic environment. • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

TITLE: Purchasing Director DEPARTMENT: Purchasing REPORTS TO: CFO CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Under general direction, develops policies, procedures, and objectives for the university's purchasing program in accordance with state and federal procurement codes and guidelines and university policy. Acts as procurement officer for the institution. Plan, coordinate and administer the operational, financial, administrative, and technical operations of the procurement process. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide strategic direction for university-wide procurement efforts; participate with university leadership in the establishment, communication and implementation of business goals. Establish business targets for cost savings. Serve as a resource to all procurement teams regarding processes, procedures and systems. Ensure that the needs of university constituents are met; by coordinating the implementation of contract negotiation, communication with suppliers or modifying procedure to ensure customer satisfaction. Negotiate contracts with large-scale suppliers to gain appropriate savings and service levels. Ensure that all legal contract requirements are met for the university. Manage relationships with external contacts, including removing obstacles to ensure optimal team performance. Ensure optimal customer service is provided to all constituents of the university; facilitate changes to process as needed; participate in the planning and implementation of strategic goals for the entire Procurement team. Communicate with all teams on the development and implementation of procurement and university- wide communication efforts. Ensure that Procurement programs and processes are operating smoothly including implementation of training, appropriate use and evaluation. Coach and mentor team; create opportunities for team members; promote concepts of empowerment. Communicate strategic issues/changes to team; build commitment and confidence. Resolve complex system or process issues; perform regular team duties. Monitor and communicate team goals and achievement of goals regularly; keep the purpose, goals and approach relevant and meaningful. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of contracting process and associated local, state, federal, and other regulations. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources. Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements. Employee development and performance management skills. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Ability to assess contract compliance and product/service quality. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Knowledge of contract law. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Ability to analyze purchasing requests/orders for compliance with institutional procedures and the state procurement code. Ability to prepare bids, requests for quotes, and proposals in compliance with university business policies and the state procurement code. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does have supervisory responsibility. OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree. 5 to 7 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Licensing and Certifications: NA WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa Internal candidates are encouraged to apply. KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

We Are: Accenture's SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We are the industry-leader for building SAP solutions and we're curious and always learning. We're building the smartest team on the planet, and helping our people gain new skills, training, and experience. The Automotive industry is going through remarkable levels of transformation as they are developing new business models to support a transition to electric and autonomous vehicles, flexible supply chains to address volatile demand and supply, and transforming internal operations for efficiencies. SAP technologies power these organizations with modern cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions, and Accenture is the market leader in this industry. We are continuously expanding our SAP team with advisory skills to continue to drive transformation at scale for our clients. You Are: Do you have a passion for storytelling and for originating, selling and delivering SAP-based Supply Chain Transformation projects that make a positive impact in your clients' business? Are you inspired by working with the best companies in their industries? Want a role that provides you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction? Then join Accenture and build a rewarding career improving the way the world works and lives, as you help clients innovate with leading-edge SAP and Accenture Supply Chain solutions and technologies on some of the most innovative projects in the world You will thrive in our highly collaborative, digitally-driven and innovation-led environment while nurturing your talent for thoughtful and game changing solutions in our inclusive culture that values diversity of ideas, experiences and backgrounds. Ultimately, you are a confident Leader who spots and stays ahead of the SAP platform, industry and Supply Chain trends and knows how to translate client goals into clear and actionable outcomes that everyone can get behind. You know how to fully utilize the capabilities of various SAP platforms to drive business value, transform end-to-end functions and drive leading practices for your clients in markets all over the globe. The more complex their challenges, the more excited you are about leading the charge to solve them. The Work: Team with clients on their SAP functional transformation programs through your combined SAP application and functional process expertise which includes your ability to: Engage with senior client executives on the business challenges/trends and the potential value of SAP solutions (current & future) Lead customers in defining their SAP journey through the development of business cases & roadmaps including during sales origination, proposal development and client presentations Architect E2E solutions that leverage SAP technologies, custom apps, & add on partner solutions Advise, design and deliver solutions based on the latest industry and technology best practices leveraging a SAP solutions and embedded innovation. Lead large project teams of varying size and scope - helping them achieve transformational roadmaps - onsite with clients or within Accenture Become a trusted expert and advisor to your clients, team, and Accenture Leadership by staying current on regulations, trends, and innovations across your area of expertise Be a thought leader, build assets and best practices and develop the next level of transformation experts Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirement Qualification Here's what you need: * Minimum of 8 years proven experience as a Delivery Lead, being accountable for running the day-to-day of large SAP transformation programs in Supply Chain and Automotive while advising clients on how to create roadmap and business case, set up and mobilize, drive the execution and successful business outcomes for large SAP programs * Minimum 8 years of experience leading SAP transformation programs that support Automotive clients (SAP support / managed services experience will not be considered for this requirement) * Minimum 4 end-to-end SAP S/4 implementations, including project planning, estimation and solution architecture for SAP Supply Chain and Automotive Clients * Experience managing large SAP delivery teams (50-100 people), including in a Global Delivery model * Prior experience in a Consulting/Advisory role * Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years' work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6-year work experience Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. Information on benefits is here. Role Location Annual Salary Range California $132,500 to $338,300 Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600 Colorado $132,500 to $292,200 District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200 Illinois $122,700 to $292,200 Maryland $132,500 to $292,200 Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200 Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200 New York/New Jersey $122,700 to $338,300 Washington $141,100 to $311,200 Locations

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for creating and driving strategic sourcing projects for a group of spend categories with enterprise-wide responsibilities. This person will collaborate with multiple Business Units and Functional leadership to secure optimal contracted engagements for Cornerstone Building Brands. This leadership position will interface with VPs up to C-suite of the company, to align internal customer needs with marketplace opportunities to optimize costs and benefits. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will also assist in driving continuous improvement of related processes throughout Cornerstone Building Brands. This role is expected to provide expertise to business leaders in planning and implementing supply chain strategies to achieve business goals and objectives. The position will be within Cornerstone's Strategic Sourcing Team and responsible for roughly $60 Million in annual spend. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead creation and implementation of sourcing and demand management strategies for assigned categories of spend, manage the development of RFx materials, detailed analysis of proposals and vendor capabilities, negotiations and supplier selection. Given its leadership role, this position will also perform player/coach for staff to produce the same results for their respective areas (Level II and III). * First time managers should be provided LMS supported coursework on being a new manager * Ongoing management training for people leaders * Leverage key metrics to identify problem areas and adopt current and emerging business models with an entrepreneurial mindset and creative approach to drive best practice. * Lead and coach project teams to strategically partner with business unit and functional leaders by providing subject matter expertise and strategic partnering for contracting opportunities. Counsel internal leaders regarding processes, technology capabilities and policies to assist in the category management lifecycle. * Build and manage relationships with business executives, serves as a key member of the business unit leadership team to support implementation of business strategies through team alignment, facilitate a sourcing process to coordinate those goals, and closely collaborate with teams to negotiate, contract, and award business to suppliers. * Demonstrates a strategic business mindset, organizational savvy, presents an executive-level presence, and balances multiple stakeholder interests simultaneously. * Create, drive and mentor Cornerstone in long-term strategic planning efforts for assigned sourcing categories including advanced multi-year category strategies designed to anticipate enterprise-wide requirements while optimizing forecasted shifts in both supply markets, industry trends and supplier economic cycles. * Less complex spend area and category strategy map * Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with new suppliers and/or renegotiate existing contracts to accomplish lowest total system cost, improve the services offerings, and evolve the function. * Complete ISM negotiation * Conduct category spend analyses and reporting, supplier stratification, supply market and category industry research as well as perform player/coach for staff to produce the same results for their respective areas. * Provide oversight and evaluate ethical procurement practices of contracted services and goods which includes compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations * Provide guidance on assigned activities and ensure follow-through across a broad group in project teams. Evaluate performance and provide guidance and/or recognition. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree preferred. Preference in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or equivalent work experience. * Would consider related experience in lieu of degree * 10+ years of business experience required, 8 of which requires experience in Strategic Sourcing. * Superior communication, presentation, and analytical skills * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects. * Requires advanced customer service skills. * Requires expertise in operating Microsoft Office programs. * Requires the ability to lead a team and present and project a positive company image with vendors. * Certifications preferred but not required: CPSM, PMP, Lean, and Six Sigma. * Must be able to analyze data and prepare appropriate Sourced vendor contracts, goods and services evaluations. * Uses vast knowledge of industry and market trends to develop and champion long-term strategies. * Demonstrates the ability to effectively persuade others to listen, commit, and act on a new approach. * Strategic mindset with excellent executive presence and organizational savvy. * Self-confident with an ability to accept and respond to challenges in a positive manner. * Manages change, ambiguity, complexity and drives for results. * Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills. * Effectively presents complex topics in a concise manner to audiences at various levels and in various sizes. * Strong organizational and analytical skills in addition to advanced project leadership and management skills. * Superior program and project management skills. * Advanced analytical ability * Extensive knowledge of assessing and recommending creative and time-sensitive solutions. Additional Information The US base salary range for this full-time position is $100,000-$120,000 + bonus + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.) Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. * Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement. Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at ************ or *******************************. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at ************ or *******************************. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Notice of Recruitment Fraud We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton's, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka. We're proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of "world's most award-winning distillery" through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry. Job Description/Responsibilities The Senior Procurement Manager - Packaging purchases and manages availability of high quality and best price glass packaging for all Sazerac Manufacturing locations. Develops and implements effective category sourcing strategies and generates bottom-line material cost improvement. Works closely with manufacturing and marketing teams to achieve objectives and successful delivery of projects. Drives supplier quality improvement and accountability, contract negotiation, and total cost savings. This position reports to the Procurement Director of Direct Materials and is based in Louisville, KY. Responsibilities: * Assist the accounting teams and VP, Procurement to assure that bills of materials are developed accurately, and that information is supplied as needed to stakeholders to assure continued data integrity. Work closely with the manufacturing teams to achieve objectives - cost, quality, service and inventory turnover. Drive supplier quality improvement and accountability. Work closely with the marketing teams to support the successful delivery of New Brand, and Brand Renovation projects - Ensuring on time, at quality on Cost targets are achieved. * Assist the Accounting and Procurement teams to ensure that costs are accurately captured, reported, and budgeted using the best available market knowledge and analysis. The major outcome of this roles is to provide relevant and accurate information to allow timely decision-making concerning commodity pricing. Monitor manages the assigned commodity and category contracts. Ensure sourcing events are planned and executed and contracts executed accordingly. * Analyze demand and supply chains to facilitate proper reorder points of goods to maintain full operational support, proper safety stocks, and reduce excess inventories. Major outcome is to allow operational functionality while maintaining inventory levels that do not tie up company resources in storage and dollars. Identify, develop and implement cost improvement strategies with key company suppliers. Build long-term strategic relationships and look for joint improvement opportunities. * Maintain a list of goals / desired outcomes for personal and professional development, to include a 6 month, one year, and 5 year plan. Use the FYI book and the Sazerac Talent Development System as a guide. Maintain a one to one dialogue with reporting manager to communicate progress to personal, departmental, and company goals / objectives. When called to lead on procurement initiatives that have companywide impact. Lead and direct the proactive management an understanding of industry best practices and technology trends for the assigned commodities and categories. Ensure benchmarking is in place and provide insight. * Maintain a high level of support and energy towards achieving company and departmental priorities. Assure that performance of suppliers is geared towards improving internal customer service and overall operations. Manager should be a leader in supporting initiatives that achieve results. Work closely with manufacturing leadership on various in/outsourcing, cost reduction and performance improvement initiatives. Drive supplier quality improvement using the SNCR / DMR Process, ensure accountability. Ensure all supplier qualification are completed and maintained. Support and further develop the regular department management and reporting process * Assist with the development, implementation and use of the VIR system. Develop and implement a set of prospective VE efforts the manufacturing teams, internal stakeholders and suppliers. * Secure information from suppliers and provide needed information to comply with the Bioterrorism Act to the Sazerac internal team. Qualifications/Requirements Requirements: * Bachelor's degree * 7+ years relevant experience * Packaging experience (glass, metal, corrugated) Preferred: * Wine and spirits industry experience * 5+ years' experience with development and management of vendor relationships including contracts * 2+ years' experience in purchasing materials for food/beverage/ or packaged goods manufacturing * 2+ years' Experience managing multiple locations * Willingness to travel #LI-TH1 #LI-Hybrid Culture and Benefits A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility. Sazerac Team Members enjoy: * Competitive Pay * Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners. * 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan. * Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave. * Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs. * Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members. * Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program. * Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development. Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. Min USD $127,953.09/Yr. Max USD $191,929.63/Yr.

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. Interested in joining us on our journey? The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations is a critical leadership role responsible for end-to-end ownership of a manufacturing area, with full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. This leader drives daily execution while shaping long-term operational excellence through Lean principles, disciplined problem-solving, and strong people leadership. In this role, you will navigate complex operational demands-including supply and demand variability, New Program Introductions (NPI), and engineering and material changes-while ensuring stable, efficient, and high-performing production. You will lead cross-functional teams, remove barriers to performance, and champion continuous improvement across the manufacturing floor. Position Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations Location USA, Louisville, KY How You'll Create Possibilities Manufacturing Operations Leadership * Own end-to-end performance for a manufacturing area, delivering results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. * Develop and execute the annual operating plan, aligning area goals and metrics with overall plant objectives. * Lead, coach, and support both salaried and hourly production teams. * Drive daily execution using production line boards to monitor performance, identify gaps, and resolve issues across shifts. * Maintain deep knowledge of plant operations and effectively use escalation processes to resolve abnormalities and implement corrective actions. * Ensure strong adherence to Lean manufacturing principles, standardized work, and site escalation processes. * Manage department budgets, track performance metrics, and deliver clear daily report-outs during production meetings. * Establish a consistent operating rhythm through daily engagement with Area Business Leaders and Team Leaders. * Ensure standardized work is implemented, followed, audited, and continuously improved. * Coach leaders on standardized work, job instruction methods, and effective training practices. * Maintain world-class 5S standards across the manufacturing area. Continuous Improvement & Lean Excellence * Champion the Appliance Production System and embed continuous improvement into daily operations. * Lead teams to identify inefficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable countermeasures. * Engage cross-functional escalation teams, including Lean resources, to drive rapid issue resolution. * Eliminate waste through both short-term containment actions and long-term improvement initiatives. * Serve as a second-level escalation leader for operational issues. * Lead regular reviews of open issues, assign ownership, track actions to closure, and communicate progress. * Drive kaizen events and ensure improvements are implemented, sustained, and measured. * Oversee work area rebalancing using tools such as Yamazumi charts. People & Leadership * Provide hands-on leadership for an integrated, cross-functional manufacturing team. * Set clear performance expectations and support team success through coaching, feedback, and development. * Partner with HR on performance management, talent development, and succession planning. * Manage employee relations matters in partnership with HR, ensuring fairness, consistency, and proper documentation. * Recruit, deploy, and develop talent to meet current and future operational needs. * Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the organization. * Ensure consistent application of policies, work rules, and workplace processes. Quality Excellence * Ensure all products meet specifications and are produced defect-free. * Enforce compliance with Manufacturing Control Plans and all quality standards. * Monitor daily quality data and escalate or resolve defects in real time. * Embed quality requirements into standardized work to build quality at the source. * Partner with engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve issues and prevent recurrence. * Analyze scrap data and lead targeted reduction initiatives. * Collaborate with Plant Quality and Engineering to improve key metrics such as First Pass Yield, Overall Yield, and Service Call Rate. Safety Leadership * Own safety performance and results for the manufacturing area. * Foster a strong safety culture through behavior-based observations, audits, safety meetings, and 5S discipline. * Ensure compliance with all safety rules and procedures. * Review and approve accident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed. * Drive closure of all safety action items, including those from near misses, accidents, and ergonomic assessments. What You'll Bring to Our Team Requirements: * 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supplier management, and project implementation, with technical expertise across supply chain functions such as warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement or fulfillment. Preferred: * BS/BA degree, ideally in engineering, supply chain management or business. * Supply Chain Development Program graduate. * Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and driving continuous improvement using Lean, DMAIC, workout or similar methodologies. * Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. * Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate meetings, coach teams, give constructive feedback and listen effectively. * Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex problems across cross-functional teams. * Track record of achieving business goals, leading change and delivering measurable results through analytical methods and disciplined execution. Our Culture Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy. GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization. GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to *******************************

Job Description Alliant Purchasing is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing. The Director of Strategic Sourcing will be a crucial leader responsible for developing, executing, and managing high-impact national contracts within complex, high-spend categories. This role requires a blend of deep healthcare market knowledge, strategic negotiation skill, and proven experience in managing physician preference items. The Director will drive significant cost savings and ensure contract value for Alliant's membership base. JOB DUTIES Lead the strategic sourcing lifecycle, from market analysis and RFP development to contract negotiation, execution, and ongoing supplier management. Identify opportunities for new and innovative contracts within the healthcare supply chain. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key supplier partners and internal stakeholders. Analyze industry trends, economic factors, and supply chain dynamics to ensure Alliant's portfolio remains competitive and relevant. Present business cases and contract recommendations to executive leadership and members. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years of dedicated healthcare sourcing and contracting experience within a GPO, health system, or major healthcare provider. Demonstrable high degree of healthcare industry knowledge, including familiarity with value analysis, utilization management, and regulatory environments. Direct, hands-on experience sourcing and negotiating contracts for complex, high-dollar physician preference products and service categories, specifically cardiovascular, orthopedic, and surgical services. Candidates who possess extensive experience (5+ years) in physician preference category sales, analytics, or business intelligence will be considered in lieu of direct sourcing experience, provided they possess a deep understanding of supplier economics, contracting structures, and the competitive landscape for these products. Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must adhere to confidentiality policy. Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check. COMPENSATION In the spirit of pay transparency, we can share that the pay range for this position is $90,000 - $135,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, which may result in total compensation outside of this range. COMPANY OVERVIEW Alliant Purchasing is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive Group Purchasing Organization. We are an extension of our members' brands, contributing to their success while saving them time, energy, and money. Alliant Purchasing provides access to transformational value and service by simplifying the supply chain. For more than thirty years Alliant has served a diverse group of healthcare providers across the country. Originally conceived by a large urban healthcare system to assist its small rural hospital partners, Alliant continues the tradition of combining divergent interests to create collective value. Alliant is the nexus of providers large and small, rural, and urban, and our supplier business partners. Since the early 1990's Alliant has experienced phenomenal growth. What was once a hospital-based buying group has become a leading independent Group Purchasing Organization with more than 26,000 healthcare provider organizations among its membership. Through a series of acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and operationally driven expansion, Alliant now leverages more than $82 billion of buying power. Alliant provides access to transformational value by simplifying the supply chain. BENEFIT PROGRAM Featured benefits for full-time team members include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance Pet insurance and pet discount program EAP HSA with employer match 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off Paid parental leave Generous holiday schedule Hybrid work schedule Equal Opportunity Employment Current HR and Alliant Purchasing provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation. Powered by JazzHR l9c4MaPvAJ