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Sr. Procurement Analyst (Logistics) is responsible for supporting the Procurement Manager in management of the 3PL and/or Dry Bulk Trucking category for PET resin, with a primary responsibility to handle both strategic and operational activities associated within the procurement and operation life cycle of the spend categories.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
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.
Recognition of Opportunity: recognizes new opportunities and acts to take advantage of them.
Decisiveness: able to make data-driven decisions even in ambiguous situations and without full information.
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 and be an effective communicator to various audiences.
Self-Motivation/Time Management: able to determine and prioritize tasks with minimal direction
comfortable with deadline driven and fast paced projects
Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel, Tableau and Power Point
Nice to have:
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
Master's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
What we offer:
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