Sr. Procurement Analyst - Niagara Bottling

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.

Sr. Procurement Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Procurement Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and conduct market analysis. You will also act as a contract specialist, supporting the contract lifecycle—from drafting and negotiation to execution and management. Additionally, you will manage projects autonomously, proactively driving them toward successful completion. Your efforts will be key in optimizing procurement processes, ensuring compliance, and achieving cost savings.

Essential Functions

• Analyze cost structures and collaborate with suppliers to establish competitive and sustainable beverage case costs.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, pricing, and availability of ingredients to make informed procurement suggestions. Stay updated on industry developments and potential risks that may impact ingredient sourcing.
• Assist in the creation and analysis of RFPs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee the entire contract lifecycle for all supplier-related contracts and other documents for Ingredients.
• Analyze the network of suppliers and identify opportunities for synergies and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Beverage Development, QA, and compliance to understand the requirements for new beverage formulations.
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers for innovative and on-trend ingredients to support the development of new beverage products.
• When needed, help drive or drive vendor discussions to achieve best results for Niagara including but not limited to:
  • New relationship formation
  • Existing relationship management
  • Negotiation

• This position requires travel up to 25%
• 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:
  • 4 Years   – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years  – Experience in Position
  • 4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

•               *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position             
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects

• *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

  Competencies

• Quantitative Analysis: Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in cost modeling and financial analysis.
• 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.
• 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 expectation

• Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration  or other related field

Typical Compensation Range

$96,309.20 - $139,648.35 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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