Minimum Qualifications: 2 Years - Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
2 Years - Experience in Position
0 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 function
4 Years - Experience in Position
Competencies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and organization
Track record of leadership
Data-driven approach to problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
Ability 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 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
Communic
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Additional Information
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 horizon
Development of supplier inventory plans and inventory policies that ensure supply continuity, minimize mutual total cost, and mitigate risk
Build supplier relations through frequent interactions with supplier base, incorporating supplier feedback into processes as warranted. Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teams
Work with Sales, Forecasting and Master Planning to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areas
Assess and mitigate network supply risks by working collaboratively across teams and functions
Work with suppliers to establish VMI process and practices inclusive of IT infrastructure to support
Ensure adherence to contractual requirements with vendors, inclusive of lead time, capacity, and volume
Minimize corporate driven scrap and manage network coordination of raw material utilization through MRP team
Develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment on supplier inventory build plan
Drive process establishment and improvement for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other teams
Ensure that all follow-ups are completed in a timely manner and that all communications are addressed within one business day
Develop processes for data management and data continuity across teams. Ensure that all data is maintained and reported in a timely manner to ensure supply continuity
Assess new purchasing and MRP platforms, methods, and technologies
Track and develop metrics to assess adherence to goals for purchasing team
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.
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