NewManager Contracts- Strategic Sourcing Christus HealthManager Contracts- Strategic SourcingIrving, TXWorking in close partnership with Service Line Directors, the Strategic Sourcing team, and key clinical and business stakeholders, this role develops and executes best-in-class category strategies that deliver cost, quality, and service value. The Manager also manages awarded suppliers post-implementation, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and effectively communicates initiative status, timelines, and outcomes.
NewManager, Ivalua Source to Pay KPMGManager, Ivalua Source to PayDallas, TXResponsibilities: Act as an Ivalua solution architect accountable for the design and implementation of Ivalua capabilities supporting the Source to Pay (STP) workstream, with a specific focus on Indirect Procurement and Services and Direct Procurement, Direct Material Sourcing, and Intercompany purchasing processes. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.
NewManager - Source to Pay Ariba KPMGManager - Source to Pay AribaDallas, TXIf you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
Program Manager Pinnacle Technical ResourcesProgram ManagerDallas, TexasAdditionally – the Program Manager must be able to provide exceptional customer service, manage escalations, coach and develop a team, and drive operational effectiveness through industry best practices, continuous improvement, process design, and technology. The Program Manager will lead a team of Staffing Managers that work with hiring managers and program suppliers to source talent.
Sr. Project Manager - Heavy Civil Infrastructure JobotSr. Project Manager - Heavy Civil InfrastructureDallas, TX$150,000–$170,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. An established, employee-owned heavy civil contractor is expanding its Texas operations and is adding a Senior Project Manager to support multiple large, complex infrastructure projects.
Patient Care Manager / Registered Nurse, Home Health AccentCare, Inc.Patient Care Manager / Registered Nurse, Home HealthMcKinney, TX$90,000–$110,000What You Need to Know: The Patient Care Manager plays a critical role in supporting both patients and the caregiving team, ensuring that every person receives compassionate, high‑quality home health services. By guiding and empowering clinical staff, the Patient Care Manager helps create a supportive environment where employees can grow, collaborate, and deliver their very best work, ultimately enriching the care experience for every patient.
Associate Manager - Nursing - OR Prep/Recovery Parkland Health and Hospital SystemAssociate Manager - Nursing - OR Prep/RecoveryDallas, TXResponsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Provides patient care, assessing patient needs, planning discharge and arranging support services to ensure effective, high quality patient care.
Manager Contracts -Capital Equipment CHRISTUS HealthManager Contracts -Capital EquipmentIrving, TXWorking in close partnership with Service Line Directors, the Strategic Sourcing team, and key clinical and business stakeholders, this role develops and executes best-in-class category strategies that deliver cost, quality, and service value. The Manager also manages awarded suppliers post-implementation, maintains strong stakeholder relationships, and effectively communicates initiative status, timelines, and outcomes.
NewSoftware Engineering Manager OneMain FinancialSoftware Engineering ManagerIrving, TX$120,000–$144,000 / yearSee OneMain Financial Privacy Policy at https://www.onemainfinancial.com/legal and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions. OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans.
Project Manager/Sr. PM - HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION JobotProject Manager/Sr. PM - HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTIONDallas, TX$125,000–$175,000 / yearInformation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Our expertise lies in building healthcare facilities, and our award-winning portfolio includes a diverse range of projects such as commercial, educational, faith-based, industrial, and recreational facilities.
NewProject Procurement Manager Ecolab Inc.Project Procurement ManagerPlano, TX$95,000–$130,000 / yearOperating in a dynamic, project-driven environment, the Project Procurement Manager owns procurement delivery for assigned projects, driving cost competitiveness, supply assurance, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements. To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Newstaff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager - $36-48 per hour Parkland Health and Hospital Systemstaff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager - $36-48 per hourDallas, TX$36–$48 / hourEstablishes and maintains an efficient, cost effective care management process by determining patient financial and medical eligibility, medical necessity, and by developing, implementing and monitoring individual patient plans of care and communicating these plans to patients, families, and Parkland staff to ensure quality patient care throughout the healthcare continuum and compliance with program/Parkland policies and procedures. Directs liaison activities to appropriately integrate the patient into the health care continuum including procuring of services, health promotion and counseling, disease prevention, health education and screening, and community resource linkage.
Newstaff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room - $45-57 per hour Parkland Health and Hospital Systemstaff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room - $45-57 per hourDallas, TX$45–$57 / hourResponsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. As one of the nation's leading public health systems, Parkland advances health equity with world‑class expertise, compassion, and innovation—so every person in Dallas County can access the care they deserve.
Newstaff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $45-57 per hour Parkland Health and Hospital Systemstaff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $45-57 per hourDallas, TX$45–$57 / hourResponsible for assisting in the daily management of unit activities including staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. As one of the nation's leading public health systems, Parkland advances health equity with world‑class expertise, compassion, and innovation—so every person in Dallas County can access the care they deserve.
Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services bdo consultingTax Senior Manager, Private Client ServicesDallas, TX$146,000–$200,000 / yearA Tax Senior Manager, Private Client Services (PCS) is responsible for utilizing their educational background and professional experience as well as their communication, time management, leadership, technical, business development, and people skills to provide tax compliance and consulting services to our high net-worth clients. Offering a high touch approach, we have extensive experience serving high net-worth individuals, their families, family offices, C-Suite executives, athletes, entertainers, as well as other people with complicated tax and financial structures.
NewGeneral Manager LESLIES POOLMART INCGeneral ManagerRoanoke, TX$42,500–$45,500 / yearWe operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. Teamwork – Reaches out to appropriate divisions heads and cooperates with corporate team members to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
NewManager, Salesforce Health Cloud & Agentforce Forward Deployed Engineer KPMGManager, Salesforce Health Cloud & Agentforce Forward Deployed EngineerDallas, TX$151,430–$254,380 / yearStrong knowledge of healthcare compliance (HIPAA, PHI/PII handling), and experience with Salesforce Shield, Event Monitoring, Data Masking, OmniStudio (OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors), enterprise AI/ML services or external models, Agile/Scrum methodologies, strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills preferred. Design and configure Agentforce agents, topics, instructions, actions, and escalation paths using Agentforce Builder, Flow, Apex, and APIs, and develop and test Prompt Builder templates and grounded AI experiences using Salesforce data, Data Cloud, knowledge, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) patterns.
NewGeneral Manager - Restaurant Torchy's TacosGeneral Manager - RestaurantWaxahachie, TXThe Torchy’s legacy began in Austin, Texas in 2006 with an idea, a dedicated executive chef, and a food trailer to now operating restaurants nationwide. Directing Management Team, including setting weekly Management schedules and assigning areas of responsibility to the Managers of the restaurant.
NewProduct Development Manager United RentalsProduct Development ManagerDallas, TXPartner with internal and external stakeholders to prototype and evaluate new technologies leveraging insights to guide product refinement: Identify emerging technologies that align with customer needs and support core business objectives focused on safety, productivity, and sustainability. The PDM collaborates with internal teams and external partners to identify promising technologies, develop business cases, test prototypes, and support the company and Digital Customer Success team in go-to-market (GTM) initiatives.
Manager, Revenue Operations - Remote CorpayManager, Revenue Operations - RemoteDallas, TXRemote$139,000–$173,800 / yearDeveloping and maintaining interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to support sales, operational, and business intelligence initiatives, including data modeling, visualization design, and KPI tracking. Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay.
Senior Human Resources Manager UlineSenior Human Resources ManagerIrving, TX$150,000–$200,000 / yearFull timeUline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations. Lead recruiting efforts across warehouse, facilities and office positions, partnering with leaders to meet hiring goals and support business growth.
NewDirector of Engineering ECLARODirector of EngineeringRichardson, TXPosition Overview: Director of Engineering is a high-impact senior leadership role, responsible for the end-to-end cellular engineering, including mobile network (core and RAN) management as well as deployment and technical management of innovative wholesale solutions in a secure, effective, scalable and commercially viable manner, to customers across the world. Lead and manage a geographically dispersed engineering team responsible for both open-source and vendor supplied LTE core (MME, SGW, PGW), IMS (VoLTE / VoNR) as well as 5G core (AMF, SMF, UPF, UDM, AUSF, PCF, NRF) infrastructure.
Recruiter, Texas HITT ContractingRecruiter, TexasDallas, TXFull timeThis position is ideally based in our Dallas office, with flexibility to sit in our Houston office, and will partner closely with business leaders across the state to recruit the talent that supports one of HITT's fastest-growing regions. Partner closely with HITT's recruiting team, HR Business Partners, and Operations leaders to share recruiting strategies, market insights, and best practices that strengthen talent acquisition across the organization.
NewProcurement Specialist HFSinclairProcurement SpecialistDallas, TXBasic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to organize and analyze data; ability to lead teams; advanced reading and writing skills; ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations; basic negotiating skills, ability to work independently. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states.
Purchasing Manager Lennar HomesPurchasing ManagerIrving, TXFull timeLennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Join the fun and follow us on social media to see what's happening at our company, and don't forget to connect with us on Lennar: Overview | LinkedIn for the latest job opportunities.
Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions Sourcing T-Mobile US IncTechnology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions SourcingFrisco, TX$87,000–$156,900 / yearYou will negotiate and execute all commercial terms, drive competitive sourcing events, and partner closely with network engineering and transport planning teams to translate complex technical requirements into commercial outcomes that balance cost, speed to deploy, and network resiliency. As a Technology Sourcing Manager on the Network Backhaul team, you will own the end-to-end procurement of transport circuits connecting T-Mobile''s cell sites, macro towers, and small cells to our core network - and the long-haul and metro circuits that interconnect our core infrastructure across the country.
Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions Sourcing T-Mobile USATechnology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions SourcingFrisco, TexasYou will negotiate and execute all commercial terms, drive competitive sourcing events, and partner closely with network engineering and transport planning teams to translate complex technical requirements into commercial outcomes that balance cost, speed to deploy, and network resiliency. As a Technology Sourcing Manager on the Network Backhaul team, you will own the end-to-end procurement of transport circuits connecting T-Mobile's cell sites, macro towers, and small cells to our core network — and the long-haul and metro circuits that interconnect our core infrastructure across the country.
Technology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions Sourcing T-MobileTechnology Sourcing Manager, Cell Site Backhaul Solutions SourcingFrisco, TexasYou will negotiate and execute all commercial terms, drive competitive sourcing events, and partner closely with network engineering and transport planning teams to translate complex technical requirements into commercial outcomes that balance cost, speed to deploy, and network resiliency. As a Technology Sourcing Manager on the Network Backhaul team, you will own the end-to-end procurement of transport circuits connecting T-Mobile's cell sites, macro towers, and small cells to our core network — and the long-haul and metro circuits that interconnect our core infrastructure across the country.
Sourcing Category Manager Senior Advisor Jack Henry & Associates IncSourcing Category Manager Senior AdvisorAllen, TXYou will work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders as a trusted advisor-helping teams select the right partners, structure engagements for success, and maximize the value delivered through consulting, systems integrators, managed services, and reseller relationships. In this highly visible role, you will lead category strategy, supplier strategy, negotiate complex service and reseller agreements, and establish best-in-class governance models that enable the business to move fast while managing cost and risk.
Supply Chain and Operations, Sourcing & Procurement Consulting Senior Manager - Utilities Accenture PlcSupply Chain and Operations, Sourcing & Procurement Consulting Senior Manager - UtilitiesIrving, TXYou Are: The Senior Manager role partners with client executives to assess supply chain maturity, identify performance gaps, and architect data-driven solutions spanning procurement, logistics, inventory management, field services, asset management, and supplier ecosystems. They guide clients in adopting next-generation capabilities-including autonomous planning agents, predictive analytics, intelligent sourcing platforms, and digital twins-to enhance forecasting accuracy, reduce cost‑to‑serve, and strengthen risk management in an increasingly volatile energy environment.
Senior Manager, Category Sourcing - IT QTS Realty Trust, Inc.Senior Manager, Category Sourcing - ITIrving, TXThe Senior Manager, Category Sourcing - IT is responsible for leading the execution, and management of corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct or indirect categories that build and sustain our data centers. This role is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs, owning enterprise agreements, and communicating to line of businesses the value propositions of teams assigned category groupings.
Manager, Strategic Sourcing SRS Distribution IncManager, Strategic SourcingMcKinney, TXAnalytical Acumen: Possesses strong analytical capabilities to assess market data, evaluate vendor performance, and make data-driven decisions that enhance category total cost of ownership, strategically aligning supplier contributions with corporate financial objectives. Position Purpose: The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives and managing assigned indirect spend categories to deliver cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and operational value.
Strategic Sourcing Manager - IFM Jones Lang LaSalle IncStrategic Sourcing Manager - IFMDallas, TXRemoteAdditional responsibilities include analyzing spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, leading cross-functional sourcing teams for complex initiatives, and developing supplier scorecards and performance metrics. Success requires strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities, commercial acumen and financial literacy, strong negotiation and influencing skills, and relationship building across diverse stakeholder groups.
Sourcing Manager CSI Solar Co Ltd.Sourcing ManagerMesquite, TXIf you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems-where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Work closely with Legal, engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to understand material requirements and ensure that procurement strategies support production needs and product quality.
Sourcing Manager Canadian SolarSourcing ManagerMesquite, TexasIf you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems —where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Work closely with Legal, engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to understand material requirements and ensure that procurement strategies support production needs and product quality.
NewSourcing Manager AbbottSourcing ManagerPlano, TexasContinuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day) . Drive Total Cost of Ownership improvements across departments and with suppliers through analytics, financial acumen, market intelligence, and cost reduction initiatives while balancing quality, service, and risk.
NewSourcing Manager Abbott LaboratoriesSourcing ManagerPlano, TX$99,300–$198,700 / yearDrive Total Cost of Ownership improvements across departments and with suppliers through analytics, financial acumen, market intelligence, and cost reduction initiatives while balancing quality, service, and risk. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.
Senior Manager, Category Sourcing QTS Realty Trust LLCSenior Manager, Category SourcingIrving, TXThe Senior Manager, Category Sourcing is responsible for leading the execution, and management of corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct or indirect categories that build and sustain our data centers. This role is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs, owning enterprise agreements, and communicating to line of businesses the value propositions of teams assigned category groupings.
Sourcing Manager Ingredients Bimbo CanadaSourcing Manager IngredientsIrving, TX$94,300–$122,600 / yearThis role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, ensuring supply assurance, managing supplier relationships, driving productivity projects, and supporting innovation launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including material management, quality assurance, technical services, and research & development to support new product development and innovation initiatives.
NewStrategic Sourcing Manager - CEEF 7‑ElevenStrategic Sourcing Manager - CEEFIrving, TexasThe Strategic Sourcing Manager will oversee all sourcing related activities and processes associated with the acquisition of materials and services, which will include construction, fuels, or facilities related services, parts, and equipment, to support the operational needs of the company. The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or Marketing.
Sourcing Manager Hines Interests Limited PartnershipSourcing ManagerPlano, TX$103,000–$160,000 / yearThe Sourcing Manager will operate with a high degree of independence, lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor less-experienced team members, and help strengthen the governance, scalability, and overall effectiveness of the Sourcing and Procurement Management Program. As a Sourcing Manager with Hines, you will provide leadership and end-to-end management of sourcing and procurement activities supporting property, facilities, engineering, and capital project spend across a major commercial office portfolio.
Business Unit Relationship Sourcing Manager Morgan StanleyBusiness Unit Relationship Sourcing ManagerDallas, TX$130,000–$182,500 / yearOur values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. This role plays a critical part in ensuring consistent, timely, and high quality delivery of sourcing services to the business by supporting intake, coordinating sourcing activity, maintaining lifecycle visibility, and enabling effective execution across initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing Manager - IFM JLLStrategic Sourcing Manager - IFMDallas, TXRemoteAdditional responsibilities include analyzing spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, leading cross-functional sourcing teams for complex initiatives, and developing supplier scorecards and performance metrics. Success requires strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities, commercial acumen and financial literacy, strong negotiation and influencing skills, and relationship building across diverse stakeholder groups.
Strategic Sourcing Manager Interstate Batteries IncStrategic Sourcing ManagerDallas, TXThe International Sourcing Manager ensures that global supply partnerships support quality, cost, sustainability, and business goals while proactively managing international risks, regulations, and market volatility. This role serves as the primary interface with global suppliers and is critical in driving international category strategy, global sourcing execution, cross‑border supplier relationship management, and commercial negotiations.
Category Sourcing Manager - Site Services QTS Realty Trust, Inc.Category Sourcing Manager - Site ServicesIrving, TXCSM is responsible for negotiating complex/competitive programs & communicating to line of businesses and Senior Management the value propositions associated with Category proposals. The Category Sourcing Manager ("CSM") is responsible for developing, executing, and managing corporate sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect categories, depending on expertise.
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Electrical Components) Lennox InternationalStrategic Sourcing Manager (Electrical Components)Richardson, Texas$116,000–$152,250 / yearFull timeThis role requires a strong understanding of the electrical components market, excellent negotiation and organizational skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with contract manufacturers, electronic manufacturers and distributors, and internal engineering teams. Who We Are: Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions.
Associate Sourcing Manager - IT/Digital 7‑ElevenAssociate Sourcing Manager - IT/DigitalDallas, TexasResponsibilities : • Partner with the IT & Digital leadership team, Directors and above to develop and execute sourcing strategies that support global IT business requirements• Executes 7-Eleven sourcing processes which include strategic planning, scoping, bidding, contract execution, compliance, and supplier management activities for assigned categories.• You will work on improving processes and systems to enable improved speed to execution while developing and driving enterprise-wide spend leverage strategies, including strategic supplier development, to act as a trusted advisor.
Sourcing Manager Ingredients Bimbo Bakeries USA, IncSourcing Manager IngredientsIrving, TexasThis role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, ensuring supply assurance, managing supplier relationships, driving productivity projects, and supporting innovation launches. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
Sourcing Manager Upbound Field Support Center Rent A Center Texas LPSourcing ManagerPlano, TexasJob Purpose : The Sourcing/Category Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the sourcing strategy and tactical plans for Indirect spend categories (for non-merchandise spend). Coordinate strategic sourcing activities with stakeholders for sourced categories, including preparing category sourcing results and sourcing step details and summaries.
NewSourcing Manager (Starship) Space Exploration TechnologiesSourcing Manager (Starship)Starbase, TXITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Be the "go to" resource for engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams when determining best value suppliers, NPI sourcing plans, make vs.