We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to join our team on a contract basis in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing procurement activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring smooth communication between vendors and internal departments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys contributing to efficient purchasing operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and issue purchase orders based on approved requisitions to ensure timely procurement.<br>• Monitor deliveries, address discrepancies, and follow up with vendors to resolve issues as needed.<br>• Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and inventory data.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and provide updates on order statuses.<br>• Review invoices and verify received goods against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.<br>• Conduct vendor research and assist in evaluating suppliers to support procurement decisions.<br>• Prepare regular purchasing reports and maintain organized documentation.<br>• Ensure compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.<br>• Support inventory control by coordinating with relevant departments.
<p><strong>Workday Finance Product Lead</strong></p><p><strong>Department:</strong> Corporate Finance Systems</p><p> <strong>Confidential Search</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Remote (Quarterly travel to Michigan headquarters)</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>Our client, a global leader in its industry, is seeking a Workday Finance Product Lead to serve as the finance-facing owner of its Workday Financial Management platform. This role sits at the intersection of accounting, finance operations, and enterprise systems, with primary responsibility for ensuring Workday supports accurate financial reporting, scalable processes, and strong internal controls across a complex, international organization.</p><p>This position is ideal for a finance professional with deep accounting experience who has led Workday Financials implementations and served as a Workday administrator. The role partners closely with global accounting and finance leadership to translate financial requirements into effective system design and execution.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance product owner for Workday Financial Management, representing accounting and finance priorities across the organization</li><li>Lead and support Workday Financials implementations, enhancements, and ongoing system administration</li><li>Partner with accounting and finance leadership to align Workday functionality with close, reporting, procurement, expense, and project accounting processes</li><li>Develop and maintain a finance-driven roadmap that supports reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and future growth</li><li>Translate accounting and finance requirements into detailed functional designs and Workday configurations</li><li>Oversee functional delivery of initiatives, ensuring adherence to financial controls, timelines, and quality standards</li><li>Provide guidance on Workday integrations, data flows, and downstream reporting dependencies</li><li>Serve as a key escalation point for system-related accounting issues, driving root-cause analysis and sustainable solutions</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support compliance, audit readiness, and risk management</li><li>Support governance, documentation, and change management related to financial systems</li></ul><p>For immediate and confidential consideration please apply today. If you have questions, or if you would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our team in Grand Blanc, Michigan. In this six month contract position, you will play a critical role in managing financial processes, ensuring accurate documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support organizational goals. This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining precision in financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review, track, and process IT vendor invoices through payment requests or approved purchase orders.</p><p>• Manage IT requisitions for purchase order approval, including both capital and expense acquisitions across multiple business units.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance teams, vendors, and stakeholders to reconcile discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.</p><p>• Support the financial team in ensuring vendor leases and purchases are accurately tracked within relevant systems, such as PeopleSoft.</p><p>• Serve as a liaison to address and escalate issues identified by vendor management, procurement, finance, and external suppliers.</p><p>• Maintain thorough documentation and records for vendor management to support audit requests.</p><p>• Assist in coordinating periodic business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance and compliance.</p><p>• Monitor vendor compliance with contractual agreements and address any deviations.</p><p>• Perform additional duties as required to support financial operations.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist in Ypsilanti MI. Ideal candidate would be an exceptional and experienced Procurement Specialist, that is thoughtful and team-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills, possesses a high level of creativity, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. In this position, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing of goods and services, ensuring cost efficiency and quality, and maintaining vendor relationships. This is an on-site position. Pay up to $28/hr. <br><br>Job Description<br>• Sourcing and Purchasing: Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage the procurement process to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.<br>• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure compliance with quality standards.<br>• Cost Management: Analyze market trends and pricing to develop cost-effective purchasing strategies that align with the organization’s budget and objectives.<br>• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance and operations, to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.<br>• Support internal and external audits.<br><br>Required Qualifications:<br>• Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, finance, logistics, or a related field.<br>• Experience: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.<br>• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure the best prices and terms from suppliers.<br>• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and market trends to make informed purchasing decisions.<br>• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with vendors and internal stakeholders.<br>Preferred Qualifications:<br>• Experience working with other agency. <br>• Demonstrated experience working both directly with the U.S. Government acquisition organizations as well as a supplier to the major aerospace prime contractors<br>• Experience working with CostPoint and/or Deltek.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Purchaser/buyer to join our clients team in the Troy, Michigan area. In this role, you will play a crucial part in sourcing, procuring, and managing materials essential for business operations. Your ability to evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery will contribute significantly to the success of theri organization.</p><p><br></p><p>The Purchasing Buyer is a full-time, on-site role responsible for placing purchase orders for materials, products, and services to support company operations. This position tracks material deliveries, reports stock shortages, and collaborates closely with internal departments to align purchasing decisions. The role also maintains supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create and issue purchase orders based on production and operational requirements</li><li>Communicate with vendors to confirm order status and ensure timely delivery</li><li>Identify potential vendors and obtain competitive quotes</li><li>Cross-reference product deliveries against purchase orders for accuracy</li><li>Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and delivery schedules</li><li>Resolve supplier-related issues including performance concerns, delivery delays, and quality discrepancies</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments such as production, scheduling, project management, order entry, and logistics</li><li>Work closely with operations to ensure material availability supports production plans</li><li>Maintain ordering requirements for service equipment and packaging materials</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Buyer to join a leading plastics manufacturing company in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this long-term contract role, you will be responsible for managing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring optimal purchasing practices. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's supply chain efficiency and success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Negotiate pricing agreements with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.<br>• Manage the RFQ process to evaluate and select vendors based on quality, cost, and reliability.<br>• Oversee strategic purchasing activities to align with organizational goals and project requirements.<br>• Utilize SAP or similar systems to track and manage procurement processes effectively.<br>• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support long-term partnerships.<br>• Analyze market trends and pricing models to inform purchasing decisions.<br>• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and procedures.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project timelines and objectives.<br>• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance to ensure adherence to contractual agreements.<br>• Prepare and review contract documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
<p><strong>Confidential Search – Strategic Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist</strong></p><p> Metro Detroit Area | In-Office | Full-Time</p><p>Our client is a growing, privately held professional services organization supporting engineering, manufacturing, and operational environments across multiple industries. Known for its hands-on, results-driven culture, the firm partners closely with clients to improve quality, efficiency, and workforce performance.</p><p>Due to continued growth, the organization is expanding its recruiting capabilities to support both internal hiring initiatives and client-driven workforce needs.</p><p>Why This Opportunity Stands Out</p><p>• Direct visibility to executive leadership, including the Chief Operating Officer</p><p> • Revenue-impacting role aligned with client delivery and growth strategy</p><p> • Blend of internal hiring, contractor recruiting, and client-facing talent support</p><p> • Access to modern recruiting tools and sourcing platforms</p><p> • Opportunity to help shape recruiting metrics, reporting, and process improvement</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>This role serves as a strategic recruiting partner, supporting internal corporate hiring and project-based contractor placements, while also sourcing and presenting talent for client engagements. The recruiter will manage searches across engineering, supply chain, operations, quality, and operational leadership roles.</p><p>The position offers meaningful exposure to executive decision-making, workforce planning, and recruiting analytics.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Internal Talent Acquisition</strong></p><p> • Manage full-cycle recruiting for professional and leadership roles</p><p> • Source and place independent contractors for project-based assignments</p><p> • Partner with leadership to understand hiring priorities and workforce planning needs</p><p><strong>Client-Focused Recruiting</strong></p><p> • Source and qualify candidates for engineering, supply chain, operations, and related roles</p><p> • Present vetted candidates to internal stakeholders supporting client engagements</p><p> • Maintain strong pipelines for recurring and forecasted client needs</p><p><strong>Sourcing & Analytics</strong></p><p> • Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and applicant tracking systems</p><p> • Track and report on metrics including time-to-source, candidate presentations, and pipeline activity</p><p> • Provide insights to leadership to improve recruiting effectiveness</p><p><strong>Candidate Experience</strong></p><p> • Deliver a professional, consultative experience to candidates</p><p> • Represent the organization effectively within competitive technical talent markets</p><p>If your experience aligns with the requirements for this position, and you are interested, or have questions, please contact Jeff Sokolowski at 248.365.6131.</p>
<p><strong>Sr. Financial Analyst</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our trusted client is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst for a long-term engagement. You will play a critical role in analyzing financial data, forecasting trends, and driving insights to support decision-making within a global manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in financial modeling and data analytics while collaborating with key stakeholders across multiple divisions. This is a hybrid position based in Farmington Hills, MI.</p><p><br></p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include:</p><p><br></p><p>• Analyze and forecast current-year purchase price variance globally, utilizing established tools and reporting systems.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with manufacturing sites, commodity purchasing teams, and division management to ensure alignment on financial metrics and reporting.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate performance and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Conduct detailed variance analyses to identify trends and opportunities for cost optimization.</p><p>• Utilize Power BI and Excel to manage and present data effectively, ensuring accurate and actionable insights.</p><p>• Perform inventory valuation and provide insights into purchase order processes to enhance financial reporting.</p><p>• Support data mining efforts to uncover patterns and improve forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Provide regular updates and presentations to management on key financial indicators and metrics.</p><p>• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and streamline reporting practices.</p>
