Category Manager

POET

Sioux Falls, SD, United States
Onsite
Strategic sourcing
Vendor relationship management
Contract negotiation
The Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic approach to sourcing assigned products for POET Bioprocessing and POET Design & Construction, managing vendor relationships and negotiating the best value for POET

Job Summary

  • The Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic approach to sourcing assigned products for POET Bioprocessing and POET Design & Construction, managing vendor relationships and negotiating the best value for POET.
  • Responsibilities include fostering relationships with strategic suppliers, driving long-term strategies for supply chain improvements, and supporting strategies to maintain optimum inventory levels.
  • POET offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, profit-sharing bonuses, incentive bonuses, and a 401K with company match.

Matching Summary

The Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic approach to sourcing assigned products for POET Bioprocessing and POET Design & Construction, managing vendor relationships and negotiating the best value for POET.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic sourcing
  • vendor relationship management
  • contract negotiation
  • risk management
  • supply chain efficiencies
  • stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • fostering collaborative partnerships
  • continuous improvement mindset
  • positive, honest, and concise
  • eager to learn and change the world

Key Requirements

  • Degree in business or technical field and 2+ years related experience
  • Experience negotiating and managing contracts
  • Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable presenting in front of business leaders

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Not specified

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