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 Associate II The position of Procurement Associate II is responsible for planning customer orders in our Transportation Management System (OTM) to build optimized truckloads and tender freight to contracted carriers. Essential Functions + Responsible for ensuring all shipments are covered by a contracted carrier + Scope of load planning includes Customer Deliveries (Non-DTS), Alternative Channels, Customer Pickups and any other freight as assigned by the Carrier Relations Manager + Monitor bulk planning process in OTM to minimize exceptions and orders that fail to plan/create shipments + Identify, trouble shoot, and resolve exceptions in the load planning process + Communicate with carriers to ensure contractual obligations are met during tendering process + Identify loads that do not have available carrier capacity and send to Cost Management team for ad-hoc coverage /spot process + Communicate and escalate when critical shipments do not have carrier coverage + Identify and escalate recurring system issues to IT team + Collaborate with cross functional Supply Chain team in designated region to resolve issues (Planning, Customer Service, Transportation, Procurement) + Respond to e-mails/inquiries from internal customers such as customer service, planning, logistics operations, and sales teams + 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 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment + 0 Years – Experience in Position + 0 Years – 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 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: + High School Diploma + Preferred: + Associate's Degree in related field Certification/License: + Required: N/A + Preferred: N/A Foreign Language + Required: None Required + Preferred: None Required Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Hourly $23.58 - $31.24 / Hourly 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.