Procurement Operations Analyst

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty?five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

Culture Is King at POET

Were all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These arent just slogans on our walls. Its the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work?life balance. Its the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As the Procurement Operations Analyst, you will help support and develop purchasing and inventory processes within the Procurement Operations team. You will play a pivotal role in Procurement Operations by acting as a bridge between teams across a variety of POET businesses, including bioprocessing facilities, procurement, payables and other managers / stakeholders. You will apply critical thinking and strong independent judgement while leading continuous improvement opportunities.

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.

• Develop, recommend and update Procurement Operations policies, programs and initiatives in coordination with leadership and peers.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to assist with pricing opportunities and contract adherence.
• Build Procurement metrics to help drive data?driven decision making for the business.
• Effectively prioritise efforts focused on a combination of stakeholder feedback and value to the business.
• Ability to think independently and freely while making critical decisions for the department.
• Work closely with cross?functional departments to identify opportunities for Procurement Operations.
• Support site personnel on work processes and POET policy as needed.
• Since were all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

Qualifications & Skills

A Successful Candidate Will Have

Work Environment

Growth & Development Opportunities

At 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 members position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

Benefits

Other Perks

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.

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