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.

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.

Essential Functions

Analyze network inventory and demand for components to drive and execute purchasing decisions over a 90 day horizonDevelopment of supplier inventory plans and inventory policies that ensure supply continuity, minimize mutual total cost, and mitigate riskBuild supplier relations through frequent interactions with supplier base, incorporating supplier feedback into processes as warranted. Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teamsWork with Sales, Forecasting and Master Planning to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areasAssess and mitigate network supply risks by working collaboratively across teams and functionsWork with suppliers to establish VMI process and practices inclusive of IT infrastructure to supportEnsure adherence to contractual requirements with vendors, inclusive of lead time, capacity, and volumeMinimize corporate driven scrap and manage network coordination of raw material utilization through MRP teamDevelop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment on supplier inventory build planDrive process establishment and improvement for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other teamsEnsure that all follow-ups are completed in a timely manner and that all communications are addressed within one business dayDevelop processes for data management and data continuity across teams. Ensure that all data is maintained and reported in a timely manner to ensure supply continuityAssess new purchasing and MRP platforms, methods, and technologiesTrack and develop metrics to assess adherence to goals for purchasing teamPlease 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 Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function2 Years  – Experience in Position0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Travels approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function4 Years  – Experience in Position0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft ExcelStrong attention to detail and organizationTrack record of leadershipData-driven approach to problem solvingExcellent verbal and written communicationAbility to collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersKnowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriateAbility to tailor message to audience

This position also embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or ManufacturingPreferred: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Certification/License:

Required:           N/APreferred:          Excel, database development, Six Sigma

Foreign Language

Required:           None RequiredPreferred:          Elementary Proficiency in Spanish

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$78,619.75 - $113,998.64 / 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.

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