VP, Global Procurement

Overview

Build the Future
At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

As Vice President of Global Procurement leading a team of 10-15 professionals, you will architect and lead a modern, strategic sourcing function that unlocks value across ~$700M in annual indirect spend. Reporting to the SVP of Global Business Services, you will bring transformation leadership, supplier performance expertise, and commercial rigor to enterprise-wide procurement across IT/SaaS/Cloud, Professional Services and Corporate Services.

You will lead from the front, defining the strategy, operating model, and governance that drive measurable business outcomes, including annual verified savings targets, faster time-to-contract, stronger supplier accountability, and improved risk posture.

This role is not about incremental change; it’s about building a next-gen procurement capability that supports digital transformation and elevates supplier partnerships as a competitive advantage.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You’ll Do:

Transform the Operating Model: Design, implement and manage a centralized, high-impact procurement organization. Lead a global team across categories for sourcing, vendor management, procurement operations, and analytics while collaborating with key partners, such P2P, Finance, and contract management. Understand current pain points and potential areas of improvement in current processes and operations.
Strategic Alignment: Partner with Business, Technology, Legal, Privacy, Finance, Security, and HR leaders to align indirect spend strategies with business objectives, innovation, operational efficiency, and risk reduction goals.
Savings: Own a validated $20M+ value pipeline through demand management, spec alignment, sourcing events, outcome-based contracting, supplier consolidation, and commercial levers like working capital improvements.
Modern Category Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams with deep expertise in information technology, professional services, packaging/content supply chains, HR/marketing, data, and corporate services. Instill outcome-oriented commercial practices and cost transparency across all categories.
Contract and Risk Modernization: Co-maintain with the Contract Management Organization contract playbooks and governance frameworks that embed IP rights, use of GenAI, SLAs, data security, accessibility, and regulatory compliance into the sourcing lifecycle.
Vendor Management: Stand a newly established Vendor Management Organization that is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive vendor management strategy aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. Ensure alignment of vendor management activities with overall organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Establish, as applicable, a preferred supplier program across McGraw Hill.
Tech-Enabled Efficiency: Own and manage spend data, classification, and preferred suppliers globally. Partner closely with technology FP&A leadership to understand spend trends. Champion the optimization of spend analytics and strategic sourcing tool(s) such as Apptio.

What You Bring:

Experience: 15+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing with 8+ years leading global multi-category indirect at scale (>$300M) and a track record of transformation and validated savings.
Team Management: 8-12+ years of building and managing procurement teams.
Supplier Relationship Management: 7-10+ years of developing and maintaining partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring risk management, compliance and performance optimization.
Category Depth: Proven leadership in IT/SaaS/Cloud, Professional Services, and Corporate Services. Content/print/packaging supply chains; familiarity with manufacturing/print cost levers and sustainable sourcing.
Commercial Excellence: Expert negotiator with rate-card engineering, outcome-based contracting, and rigorous SOW governance (deliverables, milestones, acceptance).
Operating Model and Tech: Builder of centralized procurement with category management, spend analysis, guided buying/P2P, analytics, and third party risk management; proficiency with enterprise ERP and leading P2P/E-Sourcing/CLM/TPRM suites; strong BI skills.
Leadership and Influence: Executive presence, change leadership, and stakeholder management across Product, Technology, Content, Legal, Privacy, Security, Finance, and HR.
Contracting and Risk Fluency: IP/usage rights (including GenAI outputs), data privacy and information security, accessibility, SLAs/credits, audit/step-in, and subcontracting controls.
Strategic Planning & Transformation: 7-10+ years of experience leading procurement transformation initiatives, digital procurement initiatives , and aligning sourcing strategies with corporate goals
Financial Acumen& Budgeting: Strong ability to link procurement performance with financial outcomes and shareholder value.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Deep understanding and experience managing IT Vendors.
Global experience and knowledge in services procurement and related global compliance regulations.
Experience managing major IT suppliers (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.)
Experience managing vendor management systems (VMS) for all labor types

Why work for us?

The pay range for this position is between $140,000 – $265,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

49967

SIMnet Sales Specialist

Overview

Impact the Moment
When was the last time you experienced the impact of your work? Our Higher Education Sales team thrives on building meaningful relationships with educators and learners. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes.

We’re looking for a SIMnet Sales Specialist to join our team Higher Ed Sales team.

How can you make an impact?
The SIMnet Sales Specialist will be responsible for working in the field as a sales driver to close high potential, high-volume opportunities that will contribute to market share and sales revenue growth. In this role, you will work with a team of Sales Representatives to drive sales and increase market share in CIT regionally.

Working from a home office and reporting to the Director of CIT Sales, this position travels regularly on campus to meet with faculty and staff. This position will travel nationally across the South Central and Southeast sections of the United States supporting several different district sales teams and leaders. Candidates should reside within an hour of a major airport within South Central or Southeast US and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates should reside in VA, NC, AL, LA, TN, or TX and live within an hour driving distance to a major airport.

What you will be doing:

Develop a targeted business plan with Sales Representatives and in partnership with the Product Teams, Regional Vice Presidents, and District Managers to drive sales results.

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of CIT as a discipline & platform to include core McGraw Hill Higher Education strategies, products, competition, market dynamics, and customer behavior.

Work closely with the CIT Product team to drive successful sales campaigns to win new business, grow existing business, and retain market share.

Identify ongoing professional development needs to ensure this team performs at the highest level. Coach, mentor, motivate, and inspire Sales Representatives.

Develop, maintain and drive a list of the top accounts for winning and maintaining market share at these accounts.

Partner with the product team to effectively build community and develop accounts for future partnering opportunities.

Drive regional events to bring together decision makers in key areas.

We’re looking for someone with:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Proved track record of successful Higher Ed industry sales experience preferred.

4+ years of related sales or customer success experience, which could include working with customers in educational publishing, educational software publishing, and/or providing training in corporate or educational settings.

Ability to communicate and interact with employees and customers at all levels, including the ability to give clear precise instructions that are readily understandable by non-technical users.

An innovative and creative customer-centric approach.

A problem-solving aptitude and attitude with rigorous attention to detail in all aspects of the job is essential.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and webinar hosting services a plus.

Ability to travel up to 60 percent of the year and a valid driver’s license.

As this position requires traveling by car, we require candidates to have a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive a car in the designated territory. The pay range for this position is between $70,000- $95,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan is provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com or @careers.mheducation.com” email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

49955

Temporary Receptionist – Start ASAP

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Temporary Receptionist for a local company in the Dubuque area. This position offers a casual, welcoming work environment and is expected to run through January — perfect for someone looking to stay busy through the winter months!

Start Date: Monday, November 3rd or Tuesday, November 4th

Key Responsibilities:

Answer and direct incoming phone calls
Greet and assist guests and visitors in a professional, friendly manner
Perform general administrative duties including filing and data entry
Use Microsoft Excel and other software to update and maintain records
Provide support with additional office tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For:

Previous receptionist or administrative experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Professional, reliable, and flexible attitude
Friendly and approachable personality

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Duration: Through January (approximately 2–3 months)
Pay: Based on experience

This is a great opportunity to gain office experience in a friendly, relaxed environment while supporting a local team.

Apply today through Express Employment Professionals – Dubuque!
Email Lauren.Wernimont@expresspros.com if you are interested!

Travel Registered Nurse, RN, NICU

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Description:

Position Purpose:  

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility? Explore FirstChoice – Trinity Health’s mobile staffing solution! FirstChoice RNs are utilized to fill short and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program! Nationwide and Regional opportunities available! 

  What you will do:  

Qualified and willing to float throughout the hospital and/or throughout multiple hospital locations and/or regions

Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate

Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area

Retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes

Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices & outcomes

Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities

Embraces new ideas & cultural differences while managing competing priorities

  Minimum Qualifications:  

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice/employment.

Minimum two (2) years of recent clinical experience for all remaining specialties including Critical Care, Surgical Services, Maternal Services, Emergency Department and Behavioral Health.

Required to have and maintain the credentials required per their specialty area (ex: ACLS, TNCC, etc). BLS, ACLS and PALS must be obtained through American Heart Association

Position Highlights and Benefits:  

Premium Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Travel and Per Diem opportunities available

Variety of Practice Settings

Learning Opportunities

DailyPay available

Reimbursement of License and Certifications available per assignment

Opportunity to participate in 403B program

Ministry Information:  

FirstChoice offers rewarding Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technologist, and Health Care Professional travel positions with a flexible schedule to fit your life.

FirstChoice travel Health Care Professionals fill critical positions when unforeseen or unplanned circumstances occur; or, when there is a position open due to an extended leave-of-absence.

You’ll get to experience a variety of practice settings while traveling within your local region or traveling nationally – your choice!

Pay Range: $35.67-$40.67 per hour + Tax Free Allowance if Qualified
Actual compensation offered will be within the range stated above but vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, and certification requirements, as well as comparisons to current colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary – All FirstChoice clinical Colleagues are PRN Status. Please refer to page 2 of the Benefit Summary

Job Details:

Location: MercyOne Dubuque

Start Date: Flexible

Weeks: 13

Hours: 36

Shift: Nights

Gross Weekly Rate: $2664.00

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Service Technician

Dubuque Fire Equipment is a provider of quality fire protection products and services and is currently seeking a motivated individual to be a part of our team. The Service Technician services and maintains Portable Fire Extinguishers, Emergency / Exit Lights, and Fire Suppression Systems for current and new customers. Selling services to new customers is also expected within the designated territory. Operation of a company vehicle and independent scheduling is required. Responsible for maintaining a professional, productive, and safe work environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist customers in fulfilling service needs.
Perform site surveys to educate customers of required related fire protection equipment.
Understand product capabilities, warranties, product usages and challenges, to further educate and serve external customers.
Responsible for notifying direct supervisor of any equipment break down or malfunction or any unsafe working conditions.
Responsible for complying and enforcing safety requirements while on company property and at customersΓÇÖ site.
Perform other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the situation and location.
Must be able to lift or carry heavy objects.
Understand and implement the concepts and principles of NFPA 10, 12, 12A, 17, 17A and 96.

Complete inspection worksheets and any other appropriate paperwork for customer, local AHJ’ and customer’ insurance company.
Driving to locations
Typical workday ranges between 4:00 AM — 6:00 PM (Depending on customersΓÇÖ availability)
- Plan your own schedule.

**Training is provided and paid for**

Fire Extinguishers:

Perform inspections and routine maintenance on extinguishers and emergency lights.
Clean extinguishers and recharge them with approved materials
Inspect, repair, and test fire extinguishers using hand tools, hydrostatic test equipment
Dismantle extinguishers and examine mechanical parts, extinguishing agents, and expelling means; replaces worn or damaged parts
Checking each extinguisher in location to ensure it is up to code
Verify that proper fire extinguishers and fire extinguisher placement is in place
Hydro-test low pressure cylinders
Assist in fire safety inspections
Perform fire demos- training on the proper use of fire extinguishers
Servicing of customers Emergency and Exit lights to including required maintenance or repair
Sales

Fire Suppression Systems

Perform semi-annual inspections on suppression systems (kitchen, paint booth, etc.)
Inspecting and repairing pre-engineered restaurant fire suppression systems
Performing on-site emergency troubleshooting of fire suppression systems.
Identify any systems NOT compliant with the latest NFPA standards, including UL300.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Strong customer service orientation: both external and internal
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: oral and written.
Time management: strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Flexibility: ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, hectic work environment
Excellent driving record
- Must have good driving record.
- Valid Driver’ License
- Must be insurable.

WHAT DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT OFFERS:
A challenging hands-on work environment, great team atmosphere, competitive salary, and benefit package including 401K

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Part-Time

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for CNA who performs intermediate human support service and paraprofessional work to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor.

This is a part-time position working 2nd shift, 2 pm – 10:30 pm with a $3 shift differential.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a charge nurse or professional staff.

Examples of Duties

Performs personal care of patients and provides routine services including making beds, giving baths and rubs, lifting and moving residents, and caring for personal effects.
Teaches or reinforces adult learning skills including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and personal hygiene.
Assists patients with daily activities including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
Performs rehabilitative therapy and activities of daily living.
Takes and records vital signs.
Assists patients with movement to dining, exercise, and recreation areas.
Makes rounds on regular basis; checks patients, changes bed linens, washes patients, empties bed pans, cleans urinals, commodes and other facilities and equipment.
Notifies nurses of the need for attention, medication or treatment.
Applies devices such as simple dressings, supports, braces, appliances and restraints.
Measures and records food and fluid intake.
Teaches behavioral skills and protects patients from harm and self-abuse.
Monitors and records behaviors related to medical and physical restraints.
Follows required protocols for safety and infection control.
Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
Common physical illness and their symptoms.

Basic knowledge of:
Human anatomy as related to treatments and therapies.

Ability to:
Follow oral and written directions of a technical nature.
Deal with patients empathetically and respectfully.
Prepare, maintain, and understanding nursing records and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, other employees, officials and the general public.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:
Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
Work is primarily indoors.

EEOC / AA

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for CNA who performs intermediate human support service and paraprofessional work to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor.

This is a full-time position working 2nd shift, 2 pm – 10:30 pm with a $3 shift differential.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a charge nurse or professional staff.

Examples of Duties

Performs personal care of patients and provides routine services including making beds, giving baths and rubs, lifting and moving residents, and caring for personal effects.
Teaches or reinforces adult learning skills including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and personal hygiene.
Assists patients with daily activities including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
Performs rehabilitative therapy and activities of daily living.
Takes and records vital signs.
Assists patients with movement to dining, exercise, and recreation areas.
Makes rounds on regular basis; checks patients, changes bed linens, washes patients, empties bed pans, cleans urinals, commodes and other facilities and equipment.
Notifies nurses of the need for attention, medication or treatment.
Applies devices such as simple dressings, supports, braces, appliances and restraints.
Measures and records food and fluid intake.
Teaches behavioral skills and protects patients from harm and self-abuse.
Monitors and records behaviors related to medical and physical restraints.
Follows required protocols for safety and infection control.
Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
Common physical illness and their symptoms.

Basic knowledge of:
Human anatomy as related to treatments and therapies.

EEOC / AA

Environmental Service Worker

Performs responsible work in cleaning linens and other cloth products, housekeeping and light manual work in the care and cleaning of patient rooms, halls, work areas, office and other facilities.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Environmental Services Director.

Examples of Duties

Cleans, mops, and sanitizes resident rooms, toilets, and baths.
Cleans windows, windowsills, window treatments, walls, and furniture.
Performs special cleaning of rooms, disinfects walls, floors and furnishings.
Cleans nursing stations, halls, lobbies, treatment rooms, recreation areas, lounges, and dining areas.
Stocks cleaning and linen carts.
Empties and cleans waste and trash containers.
Washes, dries, counts, folds, and stores clean linens and clothes.
Delivers clean linens and clothes to various departments and floors, and ensures the proper amount of linens are delivered by established times.
May operate mending, sewing, and marking equipment.
Follows prescribed protocols for maintaining privacy and confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA standards and County Policies.
Follows prescribed protocols for safety and infection control.
Acts as Mandatory Reporter as defined in the Code of Iowa.
Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED or experience in building cleaning or laundry operations.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of:
Building cleaning supplies and equipment.

Ability to:
Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Food Service Worker

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for Food Service Workers who performs routine cleaning and dishwashing, assisting cook and other food service workers with set up and delivery of meals. Position will fill in as need as a cook, and will be compensated at a higher wage for hours worked in Cook position.

Examples of Duties

Cleans tables and chairs, kitchen utensils and equipment, stoves, refrigeration storage units, freezers, and kitchen area.
Clears food trays and dishes from dining area.
Assists with minor food preparation.
Follow sanitation protocols.
Operate standard cooking equipment/prepare food.
Aid and assist residents with meal completion.
Stock food and dishes daily.
Follow HIPPA and County policies to ensure privacy of residents.
Sweeps and mops floors and performs general cleaning duties.
Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Sunnycrest Manor is accepting applications for LPNs who performs nursing care to the residents of Sunnycrest Manor in accordance with the Iowa Nurse Practice Act.

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Nursing Department Management Staff.

Supervision is exercised over certified nursing assistants, restorative nursing assistants, nursing assistant transporters, ward clerks, certified medication aides, and program instructors.

Examples of Duties

Reviews prior shift records, reviews treatment and medication instructions.
Assigns and supervises the work of nursing assistants and others on an assigned shift involving the plan of care of residents; instructs subordinates on procedures and techniques for the routine care of residents.
Personally administers medications; giving injections, catherizations, inserts nasogastric tubes; changes dressings, checks blood pressure; and provides other nursing services as indicated.
Documents condition, development, and treatment in patient records.
Observes and evaluates patients’ condition and initiates action.
Accompanies physicians on rounds and gives information as requested.
Briefs relieving or supervisory staff on nursing shift developments.
Assists Registered Nurse in utilizing the nursing process which involves assessment, nursing diagnosis, the establishment, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
Administers, records use, monitors effects and side-effects of medications.
Consuls with patients’ families.
Follows proscribed protocols for safety and infection control.
Monitors nutritional status and dining process of residents.
Assists Registered Nurse in the development of Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment and the formal care planning process.
Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and is licensed practical nurse as issued by the State of Iowa.

Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.

Special Qualifications:
All employees will be subject to the Sunnycrest Manor Mandatory Vaccination Policy immediately upon hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
The minimum standards of nursing practice for the licensed practical nurse in the State of Iowa.
Precautions to be taken in the use of medications.
Treatment, diagnostic, immunization and related medical services for the type of patients in an area of assignment.
Rules, regulations, procedures, and policies pertaining to nursing services of the assigned institution.

Ability to:
Observe medical problems and initiate appropriate action.
Assign and supervise the work of a staff of nonprofessional personnel and to instruct them in practices and techniques.
Accurately maintain patient medical records and prepare reports.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, subordinates and others contacted in the course of work.
Work with aggressive patients.

Dubuque County and Sunnycrest Manor are an EEOC and AA employer