POET · 18 hours ago
Category Manager
Sioux Falls, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPOET is a leader in renewable resources and sustainable products. The Category Manager will oversee sourcing for POET Bioprocessing and POET Design & Construction, managing vendor relationships and ensuring value through strategic analysis and decision-making.
Animal FeedBiofuelEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Fostering relationships with strategic suppliers to create innovative and collaborative partnerships
Drives long-term strategies to generate supply chain improvements and efficiencies
Support strategies and processes to maintain optimum inventory levels that serve the production process
Leads, negotiates and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives to drive best value
Evaluates and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Supports and maintains risk management strategies
Researches and evaluates suppliers based on factors including, but not limited to, cost, service, quality, ability to supply, and innovation
Maintains a continuous improvement mindset
Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and clearly understanding their priorities
Continuously striving for better service and greater value for our stakeholders
May have a small team of direct reports or be an individual contributor that leads through influence
Partners with other procurement team members to ensure accurate and timely delivery with excellent customer service to our stakeholders across the organization
Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!
Qualification
Required
Degree in business or technical field and 2+ years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience negotiating and managing contracts
Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Comfortable presenting in front of a room of business leaders
Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively
Strong interpersonal skills, possessing a high degree of professionalism and customer service
Strong strategic and analytical skills to include complex analysis
Strong written and oral communication skills, decision-making, and problem solving abilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to adapt to change
Positive, Honest, and Concise
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment
Eager to learn and change the world
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
401K with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day ONE!
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition reimbursement
Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
Discounted home and auto insurance
Company
POET
At POET, they're using the creativity that comes from common sense to deliver a new bounty of American energy from the eternal bounty of
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$53.8M2014-06-11Series Unknown· $53.8M
2008-01-01Private Equity
2005-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jeff Pinkerman
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Sweat
COO
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