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01/19/08: IT Consulting
01/31/08: Commodity Manager/Strategic Buyer
01/31/08: Contingent Workforce Program Manager
01/31/08: Service Contracting Specialist
01/31/08: Global Commodities Manager Resins/DVDs
01/31/08: Procurement Specialist, Commodity Manager
02/23/08: Executive Director, Supply Chain
02/23/08: Purchasing Manager
02/23/08: Manager, Contract Administration
03/07/08: Subcontract Adminstator--Direct Hire
03/07/08: Contracts Administrator--Direct Hire
03/07/08: Manager – Global Supply Chain Projects – Capital Equipment
03/07/08: Manager - Sales and Operational Planning – Capital Equipment
04/26/08: Construction Contracts Administrators

04/26/08: Construction Contracts Administrators
Contracting assignments up to 6 months. (Health benefits available for most positions). Positions are available in both private companies and government agencies located in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the San Francisco/ Oakland area. Pay rates range from $35/hr - $50/ hr., depending on location and candidate qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of the sourcing process for construction services, professional services, maintenance agreements, and procurement related goods and services.
• You must have demonstrated/related experience in drafting and executing construction related contract documents (e.g. Lump Sum, Fixed Fee, Gross MAXIMUM Value, Time and Material).
• Analyze bids based on total cost/ price analysis to identify opportunities to achieve optimal value. Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology
• Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration (e.g. negotiating, issuing change orders, contract closeouts.)
• Understand and assist in the development and execution of performance management programs with suppliers that focus on quality, responsiveness and cost
• Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices
• Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making

Requirements:

B.A. Degree or B.S. Degree with 4+ years Cradle to Grave contract knowledge, contract negotiations, cost/ price analysis of construction, capital & professional services, issuing of complex RFP's, change order claims and contract close out. Experience with commercial construction contracts OR government agency public works contracts OR aerospace contracts (FAR).

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Bay Area, California:
(925) 460-0397/ (877) 772-2897 or email dplute@procurementservices.com

Sacramento , California:
(916) 425-8949 or email smccredie@procurementservices.com

Southern California:
(877) 772-2897/ (714) 647-1520 or email ganstadt@procurementservices.com

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03/07/08: Manager - Sales and Operational Planning – Capital Equipment
Seattle Metro Area

Our client is a fast growing (15%+ per year growth), market leading, global capital equipment manufacturer with revenue quickly approaching $200MM.

This is a key leadership position within our client’s supply chain organization, reporting directly to the Director of Global Supply Chain. This position will require an experienced Sales and Operations Planning leader, preferably with capital equipment or custom system integration background and experience. The role is the key owner and enabler of the demand and supply planning process across our client’s entire $200MM business.

Tim Noble
Managing Principal

tjn@AveryPointGroup.com

The Avery Point Group, Inc
4555 Mansell Road
Suite 300
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 

P: 678-585-9804
F: 678-585-9832

www.AveryPointGroup.com

03/07/08: Manager – Global Supply Chain Projects – Capital Equipment
Seattle Metro Area

Our client is a fast growing (15%+ per year growth), market leading, global capital equipment manufacturer with revenue quickly approaching $200MM.

This is a key leadership position within our client’s supply chain organization, reporting directly to the Director of Global Supply Chain. This position will require an experienced supply chain projects leader, preferably with capital equipment or custom system integration background and experience. This role will be responsible for integrating supply chain best practices and continuous improvement into our client’s new product development projects by designing the value stream required deliver quality products to market on schedule and on cost targets.

This role will coordinate with both marketing and engineering on development projects with internal/external manufacturing activities including: identifying, assessing, and selecting site locations, new suppliers, initiating commercial manufacturing, and monitoring and controlling critical project characteristics. This person will assist in the execution of our clients overall manufacturing strategy, with specific focus on the role of External Manufacturing and logistics for our client new product introduction objectives. A background in Lean and Six Sigma is a plus.

Tim Noble
Managing Principal

tjn@AveryPointGroup.com

The Avery Point Group, Inc
4555 Mansell Road
Suite 300
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 

P: 678-585-9804
F: 678-585-9832

www.AveryPointGroup.com

03/07/08: Contracts Administrator--Direct Hire
Oakland, California - $130K

Work independently and in a collegial team environment within a fast-paced department and earn around $130K per year. Contract Professional seeking new opportunities to enhance and to expand their contract and procurement skills will want to apply for this position. The client is a Fortune 500 size company with an annual constructon spend of over $3.0 billion dollars and plants to renovate and build new facilities. Candidates should possess 7 to 10 years experience in the cradle to grave contracting process, contract compliance and contract close out. Knowledg of the relationship between a prime contractor and a subcontractor is required. The candidates skills should include knowledge of preparing RFP documents, including scope of work statements, conduction pre-bid meetings, awarding contracts, cost price analysis, and administering the contracts. Candidates skills should also include presentation of bid review summaries to management and project support professionals.

We are seeking professionals that have managed contract professionals and have been involved with project management programs including budget formulation for a project. Knowledge of Scarbanes-Oxley requirements in the bidding, contract award and contract administration process. The candidates experience should include job site work experience.

The Job's responsibilities include:

Manage contracts personnel

• Current experience with developing and preparing RFP/RFQ documents, scope of work statements, and preparing contract amendments/change orders with prime and subcontractors.
• Negotiate nonstandard nondisclosure or other agreements with approval and review of counsel.
• Special projects, as requested.

Requirements:

• Able to work with some independence and manage numerous tasks quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Current knowledge of the various contract types and how to execute contracts that fit the needs of the company and user departments.
• Hard-working, flexible, well organized and able to work effectively under deadline pressure.
• Strong English language writing and oral (in person and by telephone) communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills required including spread sheet preparation (MS Office, Internet, email).
• Sense of humor and commitment to professionalism and collegiality are required.
• BA or BS degree. Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Business administration or related fieldwork. CPM or Master's degree preferred.

If you feel you are qualified, you will need to prepare a summary statement that includes experience in the following:

• Negotiating and awarding construction contracts with General Contractors. ( what types, i.e., Design Build? Engineering? Time and Materials? Fixed Price? Performance-Based).
• Negotiated and awarded construction contracts and scope of work with Subs ( what was the dollar volume where the construction contracts were negotiated?)
• Knowledge and experience preparing RFP documents for construction work-- i.e., cement work, ground leveling, framing, electrical, etc.
• Reviewing and evaluating construction project proposal replies.
• Meeting with prime and subcontractors to negotiate the agreements' final terms and conditions.
• Preparing contract amendments--reviewing the prime or subs proposal to modify the contract--check proposal against the prime contract.
• Experience working with construction superintendents

Procurement Services
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03/07/08: Subcontract Adminstator--Direct Hire
Southern California

A global construction-engineering firm in the Los Angeles area is seeking a Subcontract Administrator. Candidates should possess 8+ years of subcontracts formation and administration, along with a strong understanding of the competitive bidding process. The candidates should have experience with an engineering/construction company. This individual must have a full range of subcontract-administration technical skills required for "cradle-to-grave" procurement management of subcontracts and purchase orders. Candidates must be familiar with the use of standard procurement principles and practices for the following activities:

• Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/Quotation or Bid documents
• Analyze cost and pricing data
• Negotiate price and subcontract terms and conditions within policy
• Prepare and issue subcontracts / purchase orders for professional services, and complex construction equipment and supplies
• Candidates should be knowledgeable of construction management, engineering, environmental and infrastructure development type projects and in preparing subcontract documents and amendments
• Candidates should be familiar with identification and inclusion of flow-down requirements from the prime contract; ensure that terms and conditions will be appropriate
• You are expected to be a self starter and be able to work independently
• Experience with Design/Build projects is a plus

Procurement Services
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telephone: (925) 460-0397
fax: (925) 227-1669

02/23/08: Manager, Contract Administration
Orange, California

Our small commercial and industrial construction equipment company needs a key professional. The focus for this role is to mitigate our clients contractual and insurance risks relating to jobs while developing strong and enduring relationships with customers and most of the time evaluating the risk of signing the General Contractors/ Owners' contracts.

This will require the review, negotiation and approval of all job or project contracts and PO's prior to execution by the General Manager, Sales Manager or a designated signatory and to ensure that the insurance (coverages are in place before) have been met prior to the start of a job. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE OFFERED WITH THIS POSITION.

Supervision:

• Train and help supervise and mentor the Administration Support position.
• Time needs to be made available so that Administration Support has time to allocate a high priority to duties as the personal assistant to the President.
• Maintain Customer, Project and Job files with all relevant and required information attached in an orderly and neat manner.
• Implement and oversee maintenance of check out procedures for files temporarily removed from the Contracts Administration office.
• The role involves working closely with staff in many areas of the Companies team and external to the company. Team work will need to be developed and fostered to help provide service excellence to customers both within the Contracts Administration team, and with personnel within the wider Company team.

Contracts:

• For all jobs that require contracts, ensure that all contractual matters are resolved in a timely manner and before job commencement.
• Seek and obtain such advice as is required to protect Companies interests including if necessary advice from their legal counsel. Taking into account the legal firm’s hourly billable rates, any questions raised will need to be very specific and focused.
• Provide necessary support and feedback to sales team members and to assist the Sales Manager and /or the General Manager to resolve any contractual issues that arise.
• Ensure all contracts completed are on terms acceptable to Company and which make good business sense.
• Participate in meetings with customers to negotiate commercial relationships.
• Negotiate master agreements with regular customers to avoid job by job-contract negotiations.

Sales Support and Monitoring:

• Monitor all sales bids with an emphasis on those requiring contracts or specific insurance requirements.
• To assist in prioritizing work and work volumes, maintain a Status Control Sheet that is updated only by the Contract Administration team members but is accessible to read by other managers and staff.
• Put in place and maintain procedures that ensure the job contract file is complete in all aspects, the scope of work is clearly and accurately documented and is in a format that facilitates the prompt and accurate billing of the job when completed.
• Requirements: College Degree 5+ years related Construction background. Knowledge of indemnification clauses, legal background, warranty and hold harmless clauses, deal with workers comp, G&L, Umbrella, OCIP insurance preferred.

Procurement Services
dhaskvitz@procurementservices.com

02/23/08: Purchasing Manager
Irvine, California

The successful candidate will plan, organize, and direct the work of employees engaged in the buying of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the company using Oracle 11i. There is no relocation assistance offered for this job. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE OFFERED WITH THIS POSITION.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying purchasing policies and procedures.
• Establishing goals, objectives, and performance standards for the purchasing staff
• Analyzing performance and workload data, developing and implementing procedural changes, new methods, or automated systems as appropriate, in order to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the purchasing
• Accepting and scrutinizing vendor bids or proposals.
• Arranging vendor contracts, bargains for best costs, and observing quality of purchased materials.
• Managing incoming and outgoing movement of materials while monitoring material and supply inventories through computer information systems.

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in business, public administration or related field.
• 8+ years relevant experience with 3+ years Senior Buyer experience.
• Purchasing Manager certificate from National Association of Purchasing Management preferred.
• Knowledge of Management principles and practices.
• Basic budget development and monitoring knowledge.
• Automated database systems knowledge.
• Large ERP system experience.
• Oracle 11i experience.

Procurement Services
tdineen@procurementservices.com

02/23/08: Executive Director, Supply Chain
Northern California

Our client, a leading healthcare organization located in the Bay Area inNorthern California, is looking for a supply chain leader with a commitment to continuous improvement, implementation of best practices, and successful change management to adopt new business processes. We seek a change agent who can achieve cost reduction, improve service levels to stakeholders and internal customers, and motivate the supply chain organization to exceptional performance levels. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious supply chain manager in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or allied industries seeking to expand responsibilities with a leader in healthcare in sunny California. Please review the specifics of the job. If you are interested, please send your resume to me or if you would like to refer a candidate to us, and the candidate is selected for the job, we will pay you a $300 referral incentive.

Job Summary:

Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of supplies and materials. Oversees and provides strategic direction for Supply and Distribution, Strategic Sourcing (Purchasing), Receiving/Transport departments. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide strong, visible, and effective leadership to all of the supply chain functions.
• Benchmark service standards for each supply chain function against those of peer institutions with a view toward effectiveness, client satisfaction, and cost.
• Encourage innovation; seek out and implement best in class approaches.
• Develop long-term strategic plans for departmental service and operations enabling initiatives and delivery systems that meet the future needs of the healthcare organization.
• Deliver excellent human resource management to all divisional units with a view to employee satisfaction, morale, and retention.
• Reviews and monitors all supplies and equipment usage within the healthcare organization with an emphasis on contract compliance, par level management, standardization and cost containment. Assures adequate and cost effective supplies and equipment are available to end-user.
• Monitor external environment and internal trends, practices and utilization to remain current with sourcing and logistics procedures and systems. Leads presentations, discussions and briefings with stakeholders.
• Assures all contract negotiations for all supply, services and equipment purchase with all vendors meets or exceeds the expectation for quality and financial viability for the healthcare organization.
• Leads task forces with representation across the healthcare organization (Finance, IT, Purchasing, etc) charged with improving Supply Chain Management.
• Utilizes information systems to maximize efficiency.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication/coordination inter- and intra-department to assure all objectives are met and executed in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory-carrying costs.
• Direct department operations budget of $16. 3 million
• Oversee and manage overall organizational supply budget of $216 million

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 8-10 years experience in Materials Management or related field required, including at least 4 years in a management capacity.
• Considerable knowledge of modern principles of efficient materials management, surplus property management, and inventory control; considerable knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations.
• A demonstrated commitment to sound financial management, efficiency, and the principled pursuit of established objectives.
• A demonstrated commitment to employee satisfaction, moral, and retention.
• Strong negotiation skills, organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary. Ability to develop and execute effective strategies is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading a successful organization in achieving consistency of service, orientation to clients or customers, and operational efficiency.
• Working knowledge of Accounting practices
• Proficient with PC & various software packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Sound administrative skills, well-developed management skills. Advocates team concept.
• Proven ability to select, train, evaluate and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.
• A progressive record of successful supply chain optimization, implementation of best practices, and change management
• At least ten years experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or allied industries.

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in Business or Finance.
• Directly-related experience in a large, complex academic medical center.
• Significant experience and success working with diverse employee populations.
• Process redesign experience.
• Materials Management experience in E-Procurement and vendor relations’ skills are recommended.

Procurement Services
dhaskvitz@procurementservices.com

01/31/08: Commodity Manager/Strategic Buyer
Sacramento, Bay Area

 The Global Commodity Manager focuses on category management in the areas of HR Benefits, Legal and Accounting Services.  The role requires strong procurement skills in preparing RFP documents, evaluating and qualifying suppliers, negotiations, contract awards, and contract administration.  Subject matter expertise in the HR Benefits & Services areas is strongly preferred, and a minimum of 5 years related experience is required. Hired candidate will work closely with HR, Legal and Finance staff, relative to sourcing and contract formation.  Must work effectively in cross functional teams and possess strong project management skills and good communications skills.

To find out more, click here: Commodity Manager

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01/31/08: Contingent Workforce Program Manager
Sacramento

This position is part of the Operations/Services Procurement team within the Global Strategic Procurement organization.  This team is primarily responsible for the acquisition of services on a global basis in support of company’s business units.   We are seeking a seasoned professional to help lead procurement efforts and initiatives in theAmericas region.  Specific Services procurement expertise as well as solid procurement background, inclusive of Project Management, is required. The C ommodity Manager will support the roll out and management of Company's Contingent Workforce Management Program.  Responsibilities will include management of the program on a global scale, enforcing policies and procedures, educating internal customers, and effecting change management across the company.  The individual must possess extensive experience with RFPs, RFQs, and cost/price analysis as well as contract negotiation, supplier rationalization, supplier management and project management.  Individual must also have technical skills, preferably well-versed in procurement e-commerce tools.  Job requires strong critical thinking skills, highly cultivated interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with global and regional teams, cross functional groups, lines of business and suppliers.   Extensive commodity knowledge, excellent written and oral communication, customer service, computer and negotiation skills, and ability to multitask. Preferred Qualifications: 8 year experience and BS/BA degree or equivalent.

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01/31/08: Procurement Specialist, Commodity Manager
Bay Area, Sacramento
Senior strategic procurement role supports Real Estate and Facilities Services commodities.  This role coordinates closely with Company's Real Estate & Facilities (RE_F) LOB relative to sourcing, negotiation, contract formation and supplier management.  Primary focus will be withinNorth America.  However, knowledge of and support to projects in Latin America may also be required.  Job requires specific experience with facilities related services (including Security related Services) as well as a solid procurement expertise.  Extensive experience with Spend analysis, RFx, cost/price analysis, negotiations, contract formulation and supplier measurement and management.  Individual will continuously assess supply base and spend.  Will identify and collaborate with the RE_F team relative to cost reduction and/or efficiency opportunities.  Experience with construction, tenant improvement, architectural and engineering contracts/projects is valued.  Requires strong written and oral communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.  Will coordinate closely with counterparts in other regions (APAC & EMEA) relative to global strategy and initiatives.  Individual will provide training to LOB team relative to procurement tools as well as company policy and procedure. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Extensive commodity knowledge, excellent written and oral communication, customer service, computer and negotiation skills, and ability to multitask. Preferred minimum 5 years experience and BS/BA degree or equivalent. Experience with construction and tenant improvement projects a plus.   

01/19/08: Category Specialist III Job Opening: IT Consulting:
Phoenix, Arizona

Work for one of the country’s most prestigious service organizations, with great opportunities for advancement!

As a category specialist, you will lead and facilitate the Strategic Sourcing process for assigned spend areas. Strategic Sourcing covers both the selection and contracting of suppliers as well as their ongoing management. This position will play a significant role in implementing specific Strategic Sourcing strategies An objective of this position is to facilitate a reduction in costs in the appropriate sub-categories by 10% to 20%.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate the supplier selection process with business, technical and legal stakeholders. Lead and facilitate the selection and assist the business owner in obtaining senior management approval. Develop and implement a sourcing communication plan.

• Work as a key member (may lead the effort) of the negotiations team with legal and business/project representatives. Develops and maintains term sheets that outline the main negotiation issues. Review, comment and revise contracts. Assist the business owner in obtaining final contract approval.

• Handle contract amendments, renewals and extensions.

• Develop and implement a supplier-management program that ensures that the supplier continues to meet the defined business need, and that there is continuing value for both parties. The extent and formality of the program will vary based on the size and strategic nature of the relationship.

Expectations:

• Enable business units and projects to acquire essential IT their consulting services that will facilitate objectives and strategic business goals.

• Business units and projects request sourcing support and through the process of supplier selection and contract negotiations, those business units and projects obtain what they need in a timely and cost effective manner.

• Throughout contract negotiations or re-negotiations, contribute significantly to the spend-reduction objectives, and ensure that business units are satisfied with both supplier and procurement performance.

Required Experience:

• Candidate should have a proven record of negotiating IT consulting contracts with a focus on cost reduction and quality performance measurement. Ten (10) or more years of IT consulting procurement experience with an emphasis on RFP, RFI, and RFQ development, negotiation of price and contractual terms/conditions, cost savings and vendor management.

• Experience working with procurement requirements for IT consulting services is required.

• Experience in project management and project management tools is required.

• Experience in marketplace research and benchmarking is highly desired.

• Outstanding skills in: negotiation, planning, organizing, analysis, problem determination and resolution.

• Demonstrate the ability to succeed in demanding situations, balance between business interests, accomplish results through third parties, remain focused on given objectives, thrive under pressure, and carry out responsibilities in a fast paced work environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required.

• Essential qualities include organizational skills, effective time management, the ability to work independently, attention to detail, positive client service attitude, the ability to multi-task, and the ability to be flexible with changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work well and adapt to a team, take direction and follow stated processes.

Education:

Undergraduate degree required. Advanced degree or CPM highly desirable.

To apply for this exciting position, please send email to:

Otto Furuta
Managing Director Materials and Contract Services-AZ, LLC
ofuruta@macsazllc.com