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Company Overview

Prometheus Materials delivers sustainable building materials that accelerate the world’s transition to a carbon-negative future. Inspired by nature, the company has developed a process that combines naturally-occurring microalgae with sunlight, water, and ambient CO2 to rapidly create a bio-cement. When mixed with aggregate, this bio-cement forms a bio-concrete building material that offers the construction industry a strong, zero-carbon alternative to carbon-intensive concrete products. If you are interested in joining an organization on a mission to change the world, we would like to hear from you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Logistics and Purchasing Manager to oversee our supply chain operations, focusing on logistics management, freight negotiations, and purchasing for production. This role is crucial to ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of materials and maintaining seamless production operations. The ideal candidate is an exceptional negotiator with strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of logistics and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Management

• Oversee all aspects of logistics, including inbound and outbound freight, transportation, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with freight carriers, logistics providers, and transportation vendors to achieve cost savings and improved service levels.
• Develop and maintain relationships with freight carriers to ensure competitive rates and reliability.
• Monitor and optimize shipping schedules, routes, and methods to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Track shipments and resolve any delivery or logistical issues promptly.

Purchasing for Production

• Utilize ERP system to manage procurement of raw materials, components, and other goods required for production.
• Research and source reliable suppliers, ensuring quality, price competitiveness, and timely delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors, focusing on cost reduction and favorable payment terms.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier agreements, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with production and inventory teams to forecast demand and align procurement activities accordingly.

Cost Management and Strategy

• Continuously analyze market trends, freight rates, and supplier costs to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce expenses without compromising quality.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for freight and procurement operations, tracking progress and implementing improvements.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with production, finance, and warehouse teams to ensure alignment on material needs and delivery schedules.

Commitment to Diversity

Prometheus Materials embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Hourly compensation based on experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits available.

Company Overview

Prometheus Materials provides sustainable building materials that accelerate the world’s transition to a carbon-negative future. Inspired by nature, the company produces a zero-carbon cement using its patented microalgae processes, offering an alternative to traditional, carbon-intensive, cement. When mixed with aggregate, this zero-carbon cement forms a decarbonized concrete with mechanical, physical and thermal properties comparable to those of traditional concrete. When mixed with aggregate, this zero-carbon cement forms a zero-carbon concrete with mechanical, physical and thermal properties that rival those of traditional concrete. The company currently offers their ProZero™ line of carbon-negative supplemental blends for ready-mix and flow-fill applications, zero-carbon precast products and licensed material solutions for existing concrete manufacturers.

Summary Of Duties

The Director of Product Development is responsible for directing all processes in the product lifecycle. You will drive and update product and market research, competitor analysis, planning, positioning, specification and building code compliance/ testing, roadmap development, and product launch. This position will work closely and collaborate with business development, marketing, research and development, and manufacturing. Additional relationships will be fostered with distributors, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

This is a summary of activities and is not intended to be all-inclusive of all responsibilities.

• Development and align product strategy with business goals 
• Create products which accomplish synergies with business, technology, user experience, and feasibility
• Analyze market trends and potential partnerships from a ROI perspective
• Create, assess, update, and communicate a clear product vision and strategy
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to define requirements and product roadmap
• Development and tracking of the backlog of product(s) and bid activity
• Successfully plan product launches by collaborating with business development and marketing
• Forecast and budget management

Qualifications

Successfully deploy a product strategy that embraces low carbon strategies and provides longevity to a robust portfolio of products.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent field
• Minimum of 5 years of a proven track record for deploying successful product campaigns 
• Experience within the building materials industry, preferred; sand and gravel, cement, ready mix, or admixtures.
• Solid understanding of product management tools and processes
• Strong communication skills – effective communication both written and verbal 
• Experience with communicating/ collaborating with industry experts (Architects and Engineers)
• Understanding and/or knowledge of key high-level industry standards relating to cement, concrete, and aggregates
• Strong understanding of business-to-business sales cycles, strategies, and key metrics
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and reporting
• Financial and business acumen (budget, forecasting, and pricing strategies)
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Knowledge or experience with sustainability, LEED, and carbon reduction targets

Commitment To Diversity

Prometheus Materials embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available. Prometheus Materials Inc. is an equal opportunity employer