Procurement Analyst

Sr. Procurement Analyst, Corrugate Packaging Essential Functions Resolve non-conforming raw material issues Assist with corrugate and carton packaging category management Assist with bulk gas category management Identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analyze market conditions to effectively manage raw material costs and projects Manage RFP/RFQ process from creation to completion and provide supplier selection recommendations Develop and present category reports for management Provide recommendations for process improvements and performance tracking metrics Manage the raw material qualification process with Engineering / QA Manage procurement’s process in master data setup within Product Lifecycle Management system Maximize supplier relationships with each production facility through conference calls and in-person meetings Work cross-functionally within Niagara (with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, QA, and Engineering) to accomplish departmental goals and gain support internally Vendor Discussions 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 Travel Requirements Requires travel up to 10%. Job Statement 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. Minimum Qualifications 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 4 Years – Experience in Position 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education) Preferred Qualifications 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 6 Years – Experience working in Position 6 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. Education Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related field Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration or other related field Certification / License Required: N/A Preferred: N/A Foreign Language Required: None Preferred: None Compensation Typical Compensation Range: Salary $100,464.14 - $145,673.02 / Yearly Benefits 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 fertility benefits 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! Legal Los Angeles County applicants only Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws. Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr