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<p><strong>Research & Sourcing Manager</strong> (Charlotte-NC) based</p><p>(New Grads Welcome) someone who thrives at the intersection of <strong>technical sourcing</strong>, <strong>strategic research</strong>, and <strong>workflow optimization</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>Critical Fit Recruiting is coming off its <strong>best year ever, </strong>with record placements, deeper client relationships, and more opportunity than we’ve ever seen before.</p><p>In this role, you’ll take client intake and internal strategy sessions and <strong>turn them into action</strong> — identifying the right people, understanding what they do and how they do it, and building outreach-ready pipelines.</p><p>You’ll also help us <strong>design the structure, tools, and tech stack</strong> that drive sourcing at scale.</p><p>This isn’t just about filling roles. It’s about <strong>building a smarter sourcing engine</strong> from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🧠 What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Translate intake calls or strategy briefs into <strong>clear sourcing roadmaps</strong></li><li>Build and organize candidate pipelines using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and emerging tools</li><li>Source and identify <strong>technical talent</strong> (especially in chemicals, engineering, and manufacturing sectors)</li><li>Leverage AI and automation to improve search speed, accuracy, and engagement</li><li>Optimize workflows — from search to outreach — to maximize candidate quality and efficiency</li><li>Collaborate with recruiters and leadership on prioritization, market intel, and project planning</li><li>Help <strong>build structure</strong> for a scalable sourcing function — potentially including team leadership</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🚧 Who You Are:</strong></p><ul><li>1+ years of experience in research, sourcing, or talent intelligence (agency or in-house)</li><li>Strong technical acumen — you can <em>understand what people do</em>, even in deep tech or chemical sectors</li><li>Obsessed with tools, workflows, and making systems better</li><li>Up-to-date on AI in sourcing (Gem, HireEZ, ChatGPT, LinkedIn AI tools, etc.)</li><li>Self-starter with a growth mindset — you’re excited to learn, improve, and build</li><li>Bonus: Experience in niche, technical recruiting (chemicals, materials, manufacturing, R&D)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>💥 What We Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>A <strong>ground floor opportunity</strong> to build your role, your function, and your impact</li><li>Flexible, remote-first work environment</li><li>Base salary + variable compensation (performance-driven)</li><li>401(k) with match, health insurance, and no weekend work expectations</li><li>Direct access to leadership and career-pathing toward <strong>team-building</strong> or <strong>market specialization</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🧭 Why This Role Matters:</strong></p><p>Sourcing is no longer about keyword matches — it’s about <em>strategy, nuance, and speed.</em></p><p>In this role, you won’t just <strong>find</strong> great people — you’ll <strong>design how we find them</strong>, now and into the future.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>👉 Ready to build something smarter?</strong></p><p>Apply now or reach out directly — we’d love to connect.</p>

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