Procurement Analyst II

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Procurement Analyst II is responsible for supporting all tactical /operational responsibilities from procure to pay pertaining to the designated spend categories. In addition, this role will also identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership as well as provide recommendations for process improvement and performance tracking metrics.

Essential Functions

• Manage international import process through shipment lifecycle, including but not limited to maintaining import shipment documentation, US Customs compliance, shipment track and trace, coordinating with ocean transportation vendors, communicating with overseas suppliers, etc.
• Resolve discrepancies and freight issues including but not limited to ocean freight and drayage services
• Identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Analyze market conditions to effectively manage logistics costs and projects
• Support annual RFP/ RFQ process from creation to completion and provide supplier selection recommendations
• Manage quarterly and monthly business reviews with carriers
• Support contract management and contract compliance for existing and new vendors/carriers
• Develop and present category reports for management
• Provide recommendations for process improvements and performance tracking metrics
• Support system and process improvement on PO/shipment visibility and invoicing
• Maximize supplier relationships through conference calls and in-person meetings
• Work cross-functionally within Niagara (with Logistics Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, QA, and Engineering) to accomplish departmental goals and gain support internally
• When needed, help drive or drive vendor discussions to achieve best results for Niagara including but not limited to:
  • New relationship formation
  • Existing relationship management
  • Negotiation
• This position may require travel up to 15%
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing/Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics environment
  • 2 Years - Experience in Position
  • 0-1 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing/Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics environment
  • 4 Years - Experience working in Position
  • 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Quantitative Analysis: skillful in using quantitative analysis to understand business issues.
• Negotiation Skill: skilled in negotiating tactics, effective in utilizing analysis and creative solutions to extract the greatest value for the company.
• Influence: can influence and persuade other people, even without direct authority.
• Political Skill: knows how to get things done within the political framework of an organization.
• Recognition of Opportunity: recognizes new opportunities and acts to take advantage of them.
• Assertiveness: able to defend a point of view and to confront others appropriately when necessary; unafraid to take controversial positions and challenge the conventional wisdom or status quo.
• Creative Thinking: able to think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches to situations.
• Oral Communication: a skillful public speaker, good at presenting ideas and plans in a persuasive manner.
• Written Communication: a good writer; expresses ideas and positions clearly.
• Cross Cultural: Able to interact effectively with people of different cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management or other related field or equivalent experience
• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Business or Management or other related field or equivalent experience

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertilitybenefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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