Sr. Procurement Financial Analyst

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 Financial Analyst The Sr. Procurement Analyst is responsible for all tactical/operational responsibilities from procure to pay pertaining to the designated spend categories. In addition, this role will also identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership as well as provide recommendations for process improvement and performance tracking metrics.

Essential Functions
Conduct regular financial analyses, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Resolve non-conforming raw material issues
Assist with raw material category management
Identify opportunities to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Analyze market conditions to effectively manage raw material costs and projects
Manage RFP/RFQ process from creation to completion and provide supplier selection recommendations
Summarize key findings from primary and secondary sources, including news articles, market reports, industry publications, and competitor analysis.
Provide recommendations for process improvements and performance tracking metrics
Manage the raw material qualification process with Engineering / QA
Maximize supplier relationships with each production facility through conference calls and in-person meetings
Work cross-functionally within Niagara (with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, QA, and Engineering) to accomplish departmental goals and gain support internally
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

Generate monthly POs as needed
This position may require 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
Competencies
Quantitative Analysis: skillful in using quantitative analysis to understand business issues.
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



Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary $96,309.20 - $139,648.35 / Yearly

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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Niagara Plant Name
CORP-MAIN