JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Category Manager, Direct Services you will be responsible for the strategic approach to sourcing assigned services for POET Bioprocessing. You will manage vendor relationships, negotiate the best value for POET, perform strategic analysis and be responsible for decision-making. Become highly knowledgeable in your categories and ensure appropriate risk management through thorough execution. The Category Manager's role is to provide as much value to POET through negotiation, strategic development, and critical thinking as possible.
This role is part of a strategic hiring initiative to add over 20 new team members to support our growing organization.This is an on-site role located in
Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include:
- Fostering relationships with strategic suppliers to create innovative and collaborative partnerships.
- Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and clearly understanding their priorities.
- Collaboration is key to success!
- Drives long-term strategies to generate process improvements and efficiencies.
- Support strategies and processes to maintain quality service availability across the enterprise
- 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.
- 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!
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS - 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.
- Experience working in or with direct services preferred
- Experience procuring or sourcing direct services preferred
- Prior exposure to fields such as millwright, electrical, plumbing, or similar work preferred
- Contract experience with the above fields or similar services preferred
A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE- 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.
- Excitement about spending time on-site in POET facilities to learn what matters to our internal stakeholders
WORK ENVIRONMENT - Up to 20% travel required which may include vendor visits, continuing education, and conferences.
- This position operates in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand. Most of our Sioux Falls office workspace consists of an open-concept design intended to promote open communication and collaboration.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIESAt POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member's position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.
BENEFITSFor eligible team members- 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
OTHER PERKSFor eligible team members- 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
