Specialized Recruiting Group - East Portland, OR

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Business Operations Leader Location: Onsite Tigard, OR Schedule: Monday – Friday $100,000-$115,000/year DOE Long term contract We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee day-to-day business operations and the ability to partner closely with ownership on operational strategy, manage key vendor relationships, and implement systems that improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability. This is a hands-on leadership role in a family-owned, fast-growing company. The ideal candidate is adaptable, levelheaded, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment while collaborating with executive leadership. Key Responsibilities • Manage vendor relationships (IT, phone systems, insurance, payroll, equipment, product suppliers, etc.). • Define metrics, reporting, and guidelines to track operational performance and growth needs. • Review and improve business processes, implementing policies and systems for efficiency and cost control. • Partner with leadership to guide hiring strategy, including writing job descriptions, supporting interviews, and setting workforce planning metrics. • Oversee evaluation of new products and vendors, determine rollout strategies, and ensure effective adoption across teams. • Support technicians, collections, and installation processes through collaboration with service managers. • Provide operational insights to ownership, ensuring sound decision-making around staffing, facilities, and expansion. • Lead process improvement initiatives and foster collaboration across operations, finance, technology, and customer service. • Apply financial knowledge to track profitability, analyze cost structures, and guide decisions on staffing, service models, and vendor partnerships. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred but not required. • 5+ years of operations or business management experience; with cost analysis/accounting preferred but not required. • Strong background in vendor management, process improvement, and operational strategy. • Skilled in developing metrics, analyzing financial/operational data, and guiding organizational growth. • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or SAP a plus, but not required. • Industry experience in routes, distribution, vending, or service-based businesses highly transferable. • Located in Portland, the Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries. Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting/Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing/Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology. We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solutions.*