Stakeholder Management

Senior Director, Physician Services – Healthcare Operations Leadership

Job Title: Senior Director, Physician Services
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Salary: $130,000 - $170,000
Employment Type: Full-Time


We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director, Physician Services to lead and oversee physician practice operations in Las Cruces, NM. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving patient care delivery, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals across multiple physician practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for physician practices

  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to improve efficiency and patient outcomes

  • Manage budgets, financial performance, and operational metrics

  • Collaborate with physicians, executives, and administrative leaders

  • Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to healthcare standards

  • Lead, mentor, and develop practice managers and staff

  • Optimize workflows, patient access, and service delivery

  • Support growth initiatives, expansion, and outreach services

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree AND graduation from a program in Healthcare Management or Business Administration

  • Minimum 10+ years of experience managing physician practices

  • Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Las Cruces within 45 days

  • Ability to travel (infrequently) within the service area (generally less than 50 miles)

Nice-To-Have Qualifications

  • Ability to relocate within 30 days

Required Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities

  • Expertise in physician practice operations and healthcare administration

  • Financial management and budgeting experience

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standards

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • Formal education/training in Healthcare Management or Business Administration required

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in physician practice management

Work Environment

  • Healthcare administrative setting

  • Multi-site physician practice oversight

  • Occasional local travel required

 

Director of Benefits – Total Rewards, Compliance & HR Leadership (Healthcare)

Director of Benefits

📍 Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite/Hybrid)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Director
🕒 Experience Required: 10+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred)
💰 Salary: $160,000 – $200,000
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Benefits to lead the strategy, design, and delivery of enterprise-wide benefits programs.

This role is responsible for building and managing competitive, compliant, and cost-effective total rewards offerings, while leading a high-performing team and partnering across HR, finance, and executive leadership.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Benefits Strategy & Program Leadership

  • Design, implement, and manage comprehensive benefits programs, including:

    • Health & welfare plans

    • Retirement plans (401k, 403b, pension, non-qualified)

    • Life, disability, and voluntary benefits

  • Develop programs that attract, retain, and engage top talent

  • Drive continuous improvement of benefits offerings and service delivery

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with:

    • ERISA, IRS, DOL regulations

    • COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, healthcare reform laws

  • Oversee plan governance, reporting, and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain audit readiness and risk mitigation processes

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage relationships with:

    • Brokers

    • Consultants

    • Actuaries

    • Third-party administrators

  • Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts

  • Partner with internal stakeholders across:

    • HR

    • Finance

    • HRIS

    • Executive leadership

Total Rewards Integration

  • Collaborate with Compensation and HRIS leadership to deliver a cohesive Total Rewards strategy

  • Align benefits programs with organizational goals and workforce strategy

Operations & Systems

  • Oversee benefits administration and HRIS integration

  • Drive automation and system enhancements to improve employee experience and efficiency

  • Act as escalation point for complex benefits issues

Analytics & Performance

  • Develop and track KPIs and ROI metrics for benefits programs

  • Use data-driven insights to optimize cost, utilization, and engagement

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of benefits professionals

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

  • Support professional growth and capability building across the team

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Business

    • Human Resources

    • Or related field

  • 10+ years of experience in:

    • Benefits strategy, design, and administration

    • Large, complex or multi-site organizations

  • Strong experience across:

    • Health & welfare plans

    • Retirement programs

    • Compliance and regulatory frameworks

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree (MBA, HR, or related)

  • Professional certifications such as:

    • CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist)

    • CBP (Certified Benefits Professional)

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management capability

  • Deep knowledge of benefits compliance and regulations

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making ability

  • Experience with HRIS systems and benefits platforms

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Strategic leader with deep benefits expertise in healthcare or complex environments

  • Proven ability to balance cost management with employee experience

  • Strong operator who can drive both strategy and execution

  • Experienced in managing vendors, compliance, and large-scale program

Senior SAP SuccessFactors Specialist – Employee Central, Compensation & HR Systems

Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist

📍 Location: Piscataway, New Jersey (Hybrid – scheduled WFH days)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Overview

A global consumer-focused organization is seeking a Senior IT SuccessFactors Specialist to lead the design, configuration, and delivery of HR technology solutions, with a focus on Total Rewards, Compensation, and Recognition systems.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role combining technical development, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership across a global environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

HR Technology & Solution Delivery

  • Design, configure, and support SAP SuccessFactors solutions, primarily:

    • Employee Central

    • Compensation

    • Variable Pay

    • Recognition & Rewards

  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs

  • Lead end-to-end delivery from design → build → deployment → support

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the central point of contact between:

    • HR teams (Total Rewards & Benefits)

    • IT and architecture teams

    • External vendors and consultants

  • Manage global projects across multiple geographies and offshore teams

  • Ensure timely delivery aligned to business priorities and SLAs

System Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain system performance, reliability, and scalability

  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement improvements

  • Identify opportunities to leverage:

    • Automation

    • AI-driven efficiencies

Security, Compliance & Governance

  • Support security and architecture reviews for new solutions

  • Ensure adherence to:

    • SOX controls

    • Internal audit and governance standards

  • Maintain documentation and compliance across all system changes

Integration & Technical Development

  • Configure Business Rules and support integrations (e.g., CPI exposure)

  • Collaborate with technical teams on system enhancements

  • Stay up to date with SuccessFactors innovations and best practices

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Engineering

    • Science

    • Or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in:

    • SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central focus)

  • Strong hands-on experience in:

    • Configuration and system development

  • Proven ability to:

    • Translate business requirements into technical solutions

    • Work independently in a fast-paced environment

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • SuccessFactors certifications (especially:

    • Compensation

    • Variable Pay)

  • Experience with:

    • Business Rules configuration

    • SAP CPI (Cloud Platform Integration)

  • PMP certification

  • Knowledge of HR processes (Total Rewards, Benefits, Compensation)

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

  • High level of ownership and accountability

  • Adaptability to evolving technologies and business needs

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Hands-on SuccessFactors expert with strong Employee Central experience

  • Experience working in global, matrixed environments

  • Strong mix of technical delivery + business-facing capability

  • Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with ability to lead initiatives independently

 

ServiceNow Project Manager – Enterprise Multi-Module Delivery (ITSM, HRSD, ITOM, CSM)

ServiceNow Project Manager (Multi-Module / Enterprise Delivery)

Location: Hybrid (Onsite preferred, remote initially considered)
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale ServiceNow programmes across multiple enterprise modules.

This is a broad, platform-focused role, where ITSM is expected as a foundation, alongside HRSD, with strong interest in candidates who bring experience across additional ServiceNow capabilities such as ITAM, ITOM, CSM, FSM, GRC, SecOps, and CRM-related solutions.

While experience in ITAM and ITOM remains highly desirable, we are equally keen to engage candidates who have led multi-module ServiceNow transformations and can operate across both technical and functional workstreams.

This role requires a balance of delivery leadership, platform knowledge, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful outcomes aligned to business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of ServiceNow programmes across multiple modules and business functions

  • Manage full project lifecycle including scope, planning, governance, risk, and delivery execution

  • Work across core ServiceNow modules including:

    • ITSM (essential)

    • HRSD (Human Resources Service Delivery)

    • Additional modules such as:

      • ITAM (IT Asset Management)

      • ITOM (IT Operations Management)

      • CSM (Customer Service Management)

      • FSM (Field Service Management)

      • GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

      • SecOps (Security Operations)

      • SPM / PPM (Strategic Portfolio Management / Project Portfolio Management)

      • App Engine / Custom Applications

  • Collaborate with architects, developers, admins, and business stakeholders across workstreams

  • Facilitate workshops and discovery sessions to define requirements and implementation approaches

  • Ensure alignment with ServiceNow best practices, governance, and platform strategy

  • Oversee testing, release planning, and go-live activities

  • Drive adoption, process optimisation, and transition into BAU support models

  • Provide clear and structured programme reporting to senior stakeholders

Experience Required

  • Proven experience delivering ServiceNow implementations end-to-end (minimum 5+ years)

  • Strong background as a Project Manager, Delivery Lead, or Programme Manager within ServiceNow environments

  • Experience across multiple ServiceNow modules (not limited to ITSM)

  • Solid understanding of enterprise service management and digital workflows

  • Experience working in enterprise or consultancy-led delivery environments

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Experience

  • Hands-on or delivery exposure to:

    • ITAM and/or ITOM

    • HRSD

    • CSM or customer-facing workflows

  • Experience delivering multi-module or platform-wide ServiceNow transformations

  • Exposure to global or complex enterprise programmes

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (any module)

  • Additional certifications across ITSM, ITAM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, or GRC are advantageous

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong programme governance and delivery management expertise

  • Ability to operate across both functional and technical ServiceNow teams

  • Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Structured, organised, and outcome-driven mindset

  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously

Why This Role

  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact, enterprise-scale ServiceNow programme

  • Exposure to a wide range of ServiceNow modules and business domains

  • Flexibility in working model with hybrid/remote options

  • Immediate involvement in a fast-paced, high-visibility transformation programme

Application Questions

  • How many end-to-end ServiceNow projects have you delivered?

  • Which ServiceNow modules have you worked across? (e.g. ITSM, HRSD, ITOM, ITAM, CSM, etc.)

  • Do you hold any ServiceNow certifications? If yes, please specify

  • What is your earliest availability to start?

ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead (ITAM, ITOM, CMDB) – Remote Contract | UAE Travel

ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead (ITAM & ITOM)

Pay: £200.00-£450.00 per day

**Please note these roles require frequent travel to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) when safe to do so. Anyone engaged in this project would be expected to travel to the UAE with expenses covered (Flights, Travel & Accommodation) for 1 week a month minimum.

Start: ASAP
Focus Modules: IT Asset Management (ITAM), IT Operations Management (ITOM)

About Kaptius

Kaptius is a fast-growing ServiceNow pure-play partner delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation programmes globally. As we expand our UAE practice, we are supporting a major enterprise customer with a large ServiceNow implementation programme.

To support this engagement, we are looking for an experienced ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead to take ownership of testing strategy and quality governance across the ITAM and ITOM implementation streams.

Role Summary

The ServiceNow Test Lead / QA Lead will be responsible for establishing and managing the test strategy, planning, execution, and quality assurance framework across the ServiceNow programme.

The role will focus specifically on validating implementations across ITAM (HAM/SAM) and ITOM modules, ensuring integrations, CMDB accuracy, asset lifecycle processes, and operational workflows are tested thoroughly before release.

You will work closely with project managers, architects, developers, and client stakeholders to ensure testing is aligned with delivery timelines and business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and manage the overall test strategy and QA governance for the ServiceNow programme.

  • Lead testing across ITAM and ITOM modules, including Discovery, CMDB, Asset Management, and related integrations.

  • Create and manage test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned to business requirements.

  • Coordinate functional testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT).

  • Manage defect tracking, prioritisation, and resolution across delivery teams.

  • Ensure CMDB and asset data accuracy is validated through testing cycles.

  • Work with development teams to validate integrations with external systems such as procurement, finance, monitoring, and infrastructure tools.

  • Facilitate UAT workshops with client stakeholders and ensure business requirements are validated.

  • Provide clear reporting on test progress, risks, and quality metrics to programme leadership.

  • Support release readiness and go-live validation.

Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a ServiceNow Test Lead, QA Lead, or Test Manager.

  • Strong experience testing ServiceNow ITAM and ITOM modules.

  • Experience working on enterprise-scale ServiceNow implementations.

  • Understanding of CMDB, Discovery, asset lifecycle management, and integrations.

  • Experience managing end-to-end testing cycles including SIT and UAT.

  • Experience working within Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

  • Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills.

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong understanding of ServiceNow platform functionality and architecture.

  • Experience with test management and defect tracking frameworks.

  • Ability to manage testing across multiple delivery streams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

  • Comfortable working in client-facing environments.

Certifications (Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ISTQB (or equivalent testing certification)

  • ITIL Foundation

  • ServiceNow certifications in ITOM or ITAM are advantageous.

Why Join Kaptius

  • Join a rapidly growing ServiceNow partner expanding across the Middle East.

  • Work on a major enterprise ServiceNow programme in Abu Dhabi.

  • Opportunity to shape testing and quality frameworks for large-scale implementations.

  • Hybrid working model with exposure to high-impact digital transformation initiatives.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Freelance

Contract length: 3 months

Application question(s):

  • Kaptius are a Pure Play ServiceNow Partner, How many years experience do you have working in ServiceNow?

  • How many years of experience do you have testing or managing QA activities on ServiceNow implementations?

  • Which ServiceNow modules have you been involved in testing?

  • Have you worked specifically on testing ServiceNow ITOM capabilities such as Discovery, CMDB, or Event Management?

  • Have you worked on testing ServiceNow IT Asset Management (ITAM), including Hardware Asset Management (HAM) or Software Asset Management (SAM)?

  • Do you hold any ServiceNow Certifications? If Yes, please do list below

  • As mentioned this role will require travel to the UAE (Abu Dhabi) 1 week every month minimum (when safe to do so), Are you comfortable with this?

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (required)

Work Location: Remote

ServiceNow Tech Lead / Principal Consultant (FSO) – Financial Services, CSM, IRM | Fully Remote

Tech Lead / Principal Consultant – ServiceNow (FSO)

📍 Location: Fully Remote
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Computer Science or related)
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 10–15+ years
✈️ Travel: None
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced ServiceNow Tech Lead / Principal Consultant with strong expertise in Financial Services Operations (FSO) to lead enterprise-level implementations.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role, responsible for driving solution architecture, design, and delivery while mentoring development teams and collaborating closely with enterprise stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Act as the technical owner for ServiceNow implementations

  • Lead architecture, design, and delivery of FSO-based solutions

  • Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

  • Provide guidance on enterprise architecture and platform best practices

ServiceNow Development & Implementation

  • Lead end-to-end implementation and customization of ServiceNow solutions

  • Develop and configure:

    • Business Rules

    • Script Includes

    • UI Actions, UI Policies, Client Scripts

  • Build integrations using:

    • REST/SOAP APIs

  • Work across ServiceNow modules including:

    • FSO, CSM, CMDB, CSDM

Financial Services Operations (FSO)

  • Design and implement solutions aligned with financial services data models

  • Deliver capabilities across:

    • Dispute management

    • Customer lifecycle management

    • Payments, cards, and loan operations

    • Treasury and claims processing

  • Lead FSO solution architecture and configuration

Agile Delivery & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work within Agile/Scrum environments (sprint planning, demos, delivery cycles)

  • Collaborate with:

    • Enterprise architecture teams

    • Business stakeholders

    • Development teams

  • Lead requirements gathering and solution workshops

Integration & Platform Management

  • Design and manage integrations with external systems

  • Ensure platform performance, scalability, and compliance

  • Support code reviews, deployment, and environment management

Governance, Risk & Compliance (IRM)

  • Contribute to IRM (Integrated Risk Management) architecture and implementation

  • Support:

    • Risk and compliance modules

    • Vendor risk management

  • Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO)

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in ServiceNow development and architecture

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • ServiceNow FSO (Financial Services Operations)

    • Customer Service Management (CSM)

  • Proven experience leading enterprise ServiceNow implementations

  • Expertise in:

    • JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML

    • ServiceNow APIs and scripting

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CSDM, CMDB, and data models

    • ITIL and service management frameworks

Certifications (Required / Preferred)

  • ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)

  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (FSO / IRM / Risk / Vendor Risk)

  • IRM (Integrated Risk Management) experience and certification preferred

Technical Skills

  • ServiceNow platform architecture and customization

  • REST/SOAP integrations

  • Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies

  • Scripting (JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, AngularJS)

  • Enterprise architecture and solution design

Key Competencies

  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring ability

  • Excellent client-facing and communication skills

  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in complex environments

  • Strong collaboration across distributed/global teams

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have deep expertise in ServiceNow FSO implementations within financial services

  • Be a hands-on architect and technical leader

  • Have experience working on large-scale enterprise transformations

  • Be comfortable leading client-facing engagements

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

Additional Information

  • Fully remote role

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation initiatives

  • Exposure to AI-driven and enterprise platform solutions

 

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer – PLC, Automation, Capital Projects | Hybrid USA (Travel Required)

Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer

📍 Location: Multiple U.S. Locations (must be near a manufacturing site)
🏠 Work Model: Hybrid (flexibility when not traveling)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: 50–75% (North America)
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Possible

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical & Controls Engineer to lead and support capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities.

This role is responsible for delivering end-to-end electrical and control systems engineering, from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and handover. You will play a key role in executing large-scale industrial projects and ensuring systems are safe, efficient, and aligned with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Delivery

  • Lead electrical and controls engineering for capital projects ($1M–$15M range)

  • Develop:

    • Scope documents

    • Engineering designs and calculations

    • Cost estimates and schedules

    • Technical specifications

  • Manage projects from concept through execution, commissioning, and handover

Electrical & Controls Engineering

  • Design and implement:

    • Power distribution systems

    • Control systems and automation solutions

  • Specify and source equipment such as:

    • Switchgear, transformers, MCCs

    • Drives, PLCs, HMIs, relays, circuit breakers

  • Perform electrical system analysis and calculations

  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements

Project & Contractor Management

  • Lead and coordinate:

    • External engineering consultants

    • Vendors and suppliers

    • Installation contractors

  • Manage procurement lifecycle from RFQs to installation and warranty support

  • Oversee commissioning, startup, and training for plant teams

  • Manage change control (MOC) processes

Safety & Compliance

  • Apply and promote NFPA 70E electrical safety standards

  • Lead safety initiatives related to electrical and control systems

  • Ensure all systems meet required regulatory and operational standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Operations

    • Maintenance

    • Engineering teams

    • Procurement and project management

  • Provide subject matter expertise (SME) on electrical and controls systems

  • Support both plant-level projects and enterprise initiatives

Project Ownership (Controls-Focused Projects)

  • Take full ownership of smaller projects (typically <$5M)

  • Act as Electrical & Controls Lead on larger initiatives

  • Manage:

    • Budgets and forecasts

    • Schedules and deliverables

    • Stakeholder communication

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • 5+ years of experience in controls/electrical engineering within manufacturing

  • Strong experience with:

    • Control systems and automation technologies

    • Electrical system design

  • Hands-on expertise with:

    • Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs (including programming)

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

  • Demonstrated experience managing capital projects ($500K–$2M+)

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with:

    • 480V and 4160V power distribution systems

    • MCCs, switchgear, and industrial power systems

  • Background in continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing multi-site or large-scale industrial projects

Key Competencies

  • Strong project management and execution skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

  • High level of initiative and ownership

  • Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have strong experience delivering electrical and controls projects in manufacturing environments

  • Be comfortable acting as both:

    • Technical expert (E&C lead)

    • Project owner (for smaller projects)

  • Thrive in a hands-on, plant-facing role

  • Be capable of managing complex, multi-site capital projects

  • Be open to frequent travel (50–75%)

Screening Questions

  • Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering?

  • Do you have project engineering or project management experience?

  • Are you open to travel (40–60%+)?

Additional Information

  • This role supports a high volume of active and upcoming capital projects

  • Acts as a critical technical resource across multiple manufacturing facilities

  • Opportunity to lead impactful projects driving operational performance and growth

 

Category Manager – Direct Materials | Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Manufacturing | Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Category Manager – Direct Materials

📍 Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking a Category Manager – Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for optimising cost, quality, and supply continuity, while driving supplier performance and supporting innovation through strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Product, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

  • Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for direct/raw materials

  • Build and maintain should-cost models to support negotiations and pricing decisions

  • Deliver year-over-year cost savings through:

    • Strategic negotiations

    • Competitive sourcing events

    • Supplier rationalisation

    • Value engineering initiatives

  • Track and report performance using KPIs, scorecards, and executive updates

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure:

    • Quality performance

    • Cost competitiveness

    • Supply reliability

  • Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and alignment

  • Own contract lifecycle management, including compliance and renewals

  • Manage $20M+ spend categories

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams across:

    • R&D

    • Product Management

    • Operations

    • Finance

    • Quality

  • Support:

    • New supplier qualification

    • New product introductions (NPI)

    • Material evaluation and innovation initiatives

  • Act as the primary commercial interface across multiple facilities

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

  • Develop and implement contingency plans

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials

Process Improvement

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

  • Streamline sourcing and supply chain operations

  • Drive adoption of best practices across the organisation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, including:

    • At least 3 years sourcing within a large/complex organisation

  • Proven experience sourcing direct/raw materials in manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing $20M+ spend categories

  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in should-cost modelling and cost analysis

  • Strong understanding of commodity/category management principles

  • Experience with e-sourcing tools

  • Proficiency with:

    • SAP or similar ERP systems

    • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification

  • Experience supporting new product development or R&D initiatives

  • Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with focus on continuous improvement

  • Ability to present insights to senior and non-technical stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have direct experience sourcing raw/direct materials within manufacturing

  • Be comfortable managing large spend categories and complex supplier networks

  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability

  • Thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

  • Have a track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Health and wellbeing coverage

  • Paid time off

  • Additional employee benefits

Screening Question

  • Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

 

Senior Executive Assistant | Hybrid | Dubai, UAE

Job Title: Senior Executive Assistant

Location: Flexible / Hybrid – Dubai Based

Salary: 25,000 – 30,000 AED Per Month

Reporting to: Co-Founders

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level, proactive support to two Co-Founders of a fast-paced, growing business. This is a critical role for someone who takes their career seriously, thrives on responsibility, and consistently delivers to an exceptional standard.

The successful candidate will act as a true right-hand partner — anticipating needs, owning outcomes, and ensuring the Co-Founders can focus on strategic priorities without distraction.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Diary Management

  • Full ownership of complex diary management for two Co-Founders, including scheduling, prioritisation, and conflict resolution

  • Proactively manage time, ensuring meetings are purposeful, well-prepared, and aligned to business priorities

  • Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones

Communication & Correspondence

  • Draft, edit, and send professional emails on behalf of the Co-Founders

  • Liaise confidently with clients, customers, partners, and senior stakeholders

  • Follow up on actions, commitments, and customer communications to ensure nothing is missed

Meetings & Presentations

  • Prepare high-quality meeting decks and supporting documentation

  • Suggest clear, structured agendas ahead of meetings

  • Capture actions and ensure follow-ups are completed on time

Travel & Logistics

  • Arrange all travel including flights, hotels, ground transport, and itineraries

  • Ensure travel is efficient, well-planned, and cost-conscious

  • Handle last-minute changes calmly and effectively

CRM & Administration

  • Maintain and update HubSpot accurately, ensuring data integrity

  • Track interactions, follow-ups, and key customer information

  • Support general administrative and operational tasks as required

Ad Hoc & Problem Solving

  • Handle ad hoc requests with discretion, urgency, and professionalism

  • Take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion

  • Act as a trusted gatekeeper, solving problems before they escalate

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Senior PA / Executive Assistant, ideally supporting founders, CEOs, or senior leadership

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail

  • Strong experience managing complex diaries and priorities

  • Confident preparing professional presentations and documentation

  • Comfortable using CRM systems (HubSpot experience highly desirable)

  • Calm, resilient, and effective under pressure

  • Commercially aware, proactive, and solutions-focused

Personal Attributes

  • Takes pride in their work and career progression

  • Trustworthy, discreet, and highly professional

  • Proactive self-starter who doesn’t wait to be asked

  • Able to challenge constructively and offer better ways of working

  • Reliable, driven, and outcome-focused

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with two Co-Founders, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making while playing a pivotal role in the smooth running of the business. The role offers autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact.