Sr. Procurement Analyst

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Procurement Analyst (Logistics) is responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager in the management of the 3PL and/or Dry Bulk Trucking category for PET resin. This role involves handling both strategic and operational activities within the procurement and operation life cycle of the spend categories. Niagara offers a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for career growth, strong relationships, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing/Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics environment
4 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, Tableau and Power Point

Nice To Haves

6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing/Transportation/Supply Chain/Logistics environment
6 Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
Master's Degree in Business Administration or other related field

Responsibilities

Assist in/Lead development of Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Quotes (RFQ), vet new providers, conduct forecast and bid analysis, manage contract, assess results, document recommendations and assist in communication of results to vendors and internal stakeholders.
Manage inventory reporting, lot receiving, inventory utilization and inventory accuracy process improvement.
Prepare weekly forecasting to 3PL warehouses.
Work cross-functionally within Niagara (with Logistics Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, QA, and Engineering) to accomplish departmental goals and gain support internally.
Partner with Account Payable to review and approve invoices.
Seek, support and implement projects and cost reduction opportunities.
Oversee project and program implementation activities, assess and mitigate potential risks, evaluate project successes and failures and drive process changes to improve future projects.
Assist in the development and management of departmental budgets and work with Finance team to analyze trends and monitor and address any variances on delivered pricing.
Research, track and communicate industry trends, best practices, applicable indices, and competitive offerings to identify opportunities for innovation, competitive advantage and increased profitability.
Seek, support and implement internal and external process improvement opportunities.

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