Buyer, Flexible Packaging Procurement

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.
Buyer, Flexible Packaging
The Buyer is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization responsible for leading supplier-facing activities and maintaining network-level raw materials supply continuity. This role is responsible for managing relationships with vendors and internal customers and driving the operational purchasing and purchasing strategy. The Buyer optimizes purchasing volumes to minimize total costs, works to prevent scrap, and drives process improvement initiatives.
Analyze network inventory and demand for components to drive and execute purchasing decisions over a 90 day horizon
Development of supplier inventory plans and inventory policies that ensure supply continuity, minimize mutual total cost, and mitigate risk
Work with Sales, Forecasting and Master Planning to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areas
Assess and mitigate network supply risks by working collaboratively across teams and functions
Minimize corporate driven scrap and manage network coordination of raw material utilization through MRP team
Develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment on supplier inventory build plan
Drive process establishment and improvement for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other teams
Develop processes for data management and data continuity across teams. Ensure that all data is maintained and reported in a timely manner to ensure supply continuity
Assess new purchasing and MRP platforms, methods, and technologies
Track and develop metrics to assess adherence to goals for purchasing team
2 Years Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function

• 0 Years Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Travels approximately 10%
• 4 Years Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function
• 0 Years Experience managing people/projects
• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
Data-driven approach to problem solving
phone vs. Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Excel, database development, Six Sigma
Foreign Language
Elementary Proficiency in Spanish
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.
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