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 carrierScope of load planning includes Customer Deliveries (Non-DTS), Alternative Channels, Customer Pickups and any other freight as assigned by the Carrier Relations ManagerMonitor bulk planning process in OTM to minimize exceptions and orders that fail to plan/create shipmentsIdentify, trouble shoot, and resolve exceptions in the load planning processCommunicate with carriers to ensure contractual obligations are met during tendering processIdentify loads that do not have available carrier capacity and send to Cost Management team for ad-hoc coverage /spot processCommunicate and escalate when critical shipments do not have carrier coverageIdentify and escalate recurring system issues to IT teamCollaborate 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 teamsPlease 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 environment0 Years  – Experience in Position0 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 environment2 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 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: High School DiplomaPreferred: Associate's Degree in related field

Certification/License:

Required:            N/APreferred:           N/A

Foreign Language

Required:            None RequiredPreferred:           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.

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