Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Sioux Falls South Dakota, United States POET Full time

About POET

At POET, our mission is to be responsible stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources into energy and valuable goods as efficiently as possible. With over thirty years of experience, we have become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in biobased products worldwide.

Our team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including:

  • A comprehensive wellness program that encompasses mental, physical, and spiritual well-being
  • Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
  • Safety and cold weather gear, and more

Job Summary

As a Procurement Specialist, you will provide key support to the Procurement team. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting with creating and issuing requests for proposals
  • Researching and analyzing spend with vendors
  • Working with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
  • Varied data entry

Key Responsibilities

As a Procurement Specialist, your day-to-day tasks may include:

  • Supporting the new supplier qualification process
  • Inventory management system support
  • Confirming receipt of requests for proposals and/or bid packages
  • Supporting purchase requests for goods and/or services
  • Storing proposals in our document management system and creating bid packages
  • Assembling information and creating vendor profiles
  • Contacting suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
  • Researching new vendors
  • Analyzing spend to identify opportunities to increase efficiency
  • Assisting with vendor relationship management
  • Providing timely status updates on projects and tasks
  • Visiting a biorefinery to better understand stakeholder needs

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • Junior or senior level status majoring in an accredited program, preferably in Business, Economics, or Engineering
  • Great interpersonal skills, with a high degree of professionalism and customer service
  • Demonstrated relationship-building skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Honest, ethical, and reliable
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Eager to learn and grow with the company
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new programs

Growth Opportunities within POET

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.

Work Environment

Our culture is built on teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence. We operate in an office environment, working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand.



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