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. Procurement Analyst I, MRO The Procurement Analyst I is responsible for providing support to the teams of each respective category. Primary duties include, but are not limited to tactical and operational activities, follow up communication with vendors regarding processes, offer input towards improving procurement life-cycle duties as needed. Essential Functions + Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for designated spend categories + Support cost reduction opportunities + Assist in development of Requests for Information (RFI) with potential vendors + Assist in development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ), assess results, document recommendations and assist in communication of results to vendors and internal stakeholders + Supports the follow through in implementation of various category strategies + Track performance and communicate vendor performance feedback + Communicate best practices and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage and increased profitability + Seek, support and implement internal and external process improvement opportunities + Support the raw material qualification process + Work with Quality and other stakeholders to resolve non-conforming/contamination material issues + 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: + 0-2 year(s) – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment + 0-2 year(s) – Experience in Position + 0-2 year(s) – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education + Preferred Qualifications: + 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment + 2 Years – Experience working in Position + 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies + Quantitative Analysis: skillful in using quantitative analysis to identify 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 This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: + Lead Like an Owner + Makes safety the number one priority + Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately + Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals + Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly + Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively + Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers + InnovACT + 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 + Find a Way + Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts + Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions + Seeks solutions rather than placing blame + Empowered to be Great + Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities + Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across + Communicates effectively to manage expectations Education + Minimum Required: + Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management or other related field or equivalent experience + Preferred: + Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or other related field Certification/License: + Required: N/A + Preferred: N/A Foreign Language + Required: None Required + Preferred: None Required Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Salary $68,640.00 - $88,874.50 / Yearly Benefits https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits * *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. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees. Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless! Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members. We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family! 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.