Qureos Mentor

Niagara Bottling

<div>At Niagara, we&rsquo;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:<ul><li>
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.</li><li>
Develop lasting relationships with great people.</li><li>
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.</li></ul>
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Sr. Maintenance Technician Utilities
The Sr. Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all equipment failures. The Sr. Maintenance Technician shares knowledge of all production equipment to maintenance team and Operators. The Sr. Maintenance Technician acts as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant in at least one of the following equipment areas: injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers and/or stretch wrappers. The Sr. Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. Sr. Maintenance Technician works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues. The Sr. Maintenance Technician develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara&rsquo;s maintenance strategies. Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their designated focus areas.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide</li><li>
Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed bottle manufacturing and packaging</li><li>
Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, upgrades, and the resolution of re-occurring problems</li><li>
Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause analysis conducted to prevent re-occurrence</li><li>
Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems</li><li>
Use of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput performance</li><li>
Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during planned downtime</li><li>
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting</li><li>
procedures in the following areas of bottling production specialization:<ul><li>
Blow molding, inclusive of PET processing, machine set-up, mold changes, and quality inspection systems</li><li>
Filling/capping, beverage processing methods, cap feeding systems with light closures, vision inspections systems and laser date coders, quality/sanitation standards, and conveying systems</li><li>
Labeling technology, roll-fed and/or cut and stack, machine set-up, hot melt gluing systems, and conveying systems</li><li>
Dry-end packaging including case packers, case conveyors, conventional and robotic palletizers, and stretch wrappers.</li><li>
Machine set-up required for all pack size changes</li><li>
Common OEM&rsquo;s for production equipment: Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting procedures in the following areas of injection technology:<ul><li>
Husky injection molding machines consisting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems</li><li>
Auxiliary systems including resin handling/blending, resin drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, and cooling systems</li><li>
Mold systems, internal hot runner and cold half maintenance, identification of component wear and troubleshooting through detailed inspection of produced products</li><li>
Plastic processing at high speeds while maintaining tight part tolerances and acceptable levels of acetaldehyde (AA)</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Create SOP&rsquo;s for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system; responsibility for machine reliability and meantime before failure</li><li>
Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential functions of the job to ensure equipment and facility up-time</li><li>
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.</li><li>
Will need own toolbox and basic tools.</li><li>
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.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience in Position</li><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li></ul>
 *experience may include a combination of work experience and education<ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization</li><li>
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li><li>
Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic</li><li>
Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools</li><li>
Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges</li><li>
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center</li><li>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
10+ Years&ndash; Experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment</li><li>
10+ Years &ndash; Experience working in Position</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li><li>experience may include a combination of work experience and education</li></ul><ul><li>
4 years of experience in one of the following fields: blow molding, injection molding,</li><li>
packaging, or beverage</li><li>
4 years of experience with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other packaging or bottling equipment</li><li>
1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of equipment</li><li>
2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>
Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)</li><li>
Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC &amp; 24VDC power</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams</li><li>
Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules</li></ul>
Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara&rsquo;s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:<ul><li>
Lead Like an Owner<ul><li>
Makes safety the number one priority</li><li>
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately</li><li>
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals</li><li>
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly</li><li>
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively</li><li>
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers</li></ul></li><li>
InnovACT<ul><li>
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products</li><li>
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances</li><li>
Increases performance through greater efficiency</li></ul></li><li>
Find a Way<ul><li>
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts</li><li>
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions</li><li>
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame</li></ul></li><li>
Empowered to be Great<ul><li>
Consistently looks for ways to improve one&rsquo;s self through growth and development opportunities</li><li>
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across</li><li>
Communicates effectively to manage expectations</li></ul></li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Minimum Required:<ul><li>
High School Diploma or GED</li></ul></li><li>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization</li></ul></li></ul>
Certification/License:
<ul><li>Required: N/A</li><li>
Preferred: N/A</li></ul>
Foreign Language
<ul><li>Required: None Required</li><li>
Preferred: None Required</li></ul>
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.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a r&eacute;sum&eacute; into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's r&eacute;sum&eacute; will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit r&eacute;sum&eacute; to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit r&eacute;sum&eacute; into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Niagara Plant Name 
LOUISVILLE</div>

Sr. Maintenance Technician Utilities

<div>At Niagara, we&rsquo;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:<ul><li>
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.</li><li>
Develop lasting relationships with great people.</li><li>
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.</li></ul>
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth 
troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all 
production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, 
conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs 
troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, 
Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. The 
Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance 
Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The 
Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production 
equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.
Essential Functions<ul><li>Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical</li></ul>
 drawings and testing equipment<ul><li>Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility</li><li>Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara&rsquo;s defined processes</li><li>Maintain industrial control systems</li><li>Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner</li><li>
May fill in for production operator as needed</li><li>Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts</li></ul>
 and material usage<ul><li>Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.</li></ul>
 Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required<ul><li>Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility</li></ul>
 uptime<ul><li>Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or</li></ul>
 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<ul><li>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment</li><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience in Position</li><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li><li>experience may include a combination of work experience and education</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments</li><li>
Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>
Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic</li><li>
Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools</li><li>
Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges</li><li>
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center</li><li>
Will need own toolbox and basic tools</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
6 Years&ndash; Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience working in Position</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li><li>experience may include a combination of work experience and education</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries</li><li>
Experience with the following technologies:</li><li>
Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor</li><li>
Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler</li><li>
Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing</li><li>
Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment</li><li>
HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors</li><li>
Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting</li><li>
Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)</li><li>
Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC &amp; 24VDC power</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams</li><li>
Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules</li></ul>
Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara&rsquo;s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:<ul><li>
Lead Like an Owner<ul><li>
Makes safety the number one priority</li><li>
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately</li><li>
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals</li><li>
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly</li><li>
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively</li><li>
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers</li></ul></li><li>
InnovACT<ul><li>
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products</li><li>
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances</li><li>
Increases performance through greater efficiency</li></ul></li><li>
Find a Way<ul><li>
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts</li><li>
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions</li><li>
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame</li></ul></li><li>
Empowered to be Great<ul><li>
Consistently looks for ways to improve one&rsquo;s self through growth and development opportunities</li><li>
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across</li><li>
Communicates effectively to manage expectations</li></ul></li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Minimum Required:<ul><li>
High School Diploma</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Preferred:</li><li>
Associate&rsquo;s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization</li></ul>
Certification/License:
<ul><li>Required: N/A</li><li>
Preferred: N/A</li></ul>
Foreign Language
<ul><li>Required: None Required</li><li>
Preferred: None Required</li></ul>
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
$29.60 - $42.93 / 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.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a r&eacute;sum&eacute; into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's r&eacute;sum&eacute; will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit r&eacute;sum&eacute; to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit r&eacute;sum&eacute; into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Niagara Plant Name 
BALTIMORE</div>

Maintenance Technician

<div>At Niagara, we&rsquo;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:<ul><li>
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.</li><li>
Develop lasting relationships with great people.</li><li>
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.</li></ul>
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth 
troubleshooting and repair. The Maintenance Technician performs troubleshooting and repair of all 
production equipment including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, 
conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The Maintenance Technician also performs 
troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as chillers, air compressors, 
Reverse Osmosis, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. The 
Maintenance Technician works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, Preventative Maintenance 
Mechanics and Sr. Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The 
Maintenance Technician proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production 
equipment to Sr. Mechanics and Management to resolve issues.
Essential Functions<ul><li>Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical</li></ul>
 drawings and testing equipment<ul><li>Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility</li><li>Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Niagara&rsquo;s defined processes</li><li>Maintain industrial control systems</li><li>Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner</li><li>
May fill in for production operator as needed</li><li>Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts</li></ul>
 and material usage<ul><li>Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.</li></ul>
 Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required<ul><li>Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility</li></ul>
 uptime<ul><li>Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or</li></ul>
 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<ul><li>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience in Field or similar maintenance environment</li><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience in Position</li><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li><li>experience may include a combination of work experience and education</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments</li><li>
Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>
Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic</li><li>
Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools</li><li>
Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges</li><li>
Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center</li><li>
Will need own toolbox and basic tools</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
6 Years&ndash; Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience working in Position</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience managing people/projects</li></ul></li><li>experience may include a combination of work experience and education</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or plastics industries</li><li>
Experience with the following technologies:</li><li>
Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor</li><li>
Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler</li><li>
Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing</li><li>
Krones, Sidel, or Husky equipment</li><li>
HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors</li><li>
Experience working with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting</li><li>
Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick)</li><li>
Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC &amp; 24VDC power</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams</li><li>
Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules</li></ul>
Competencies
This position embodies the values of Niagara&rsquo;s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:<ul><li>
Lead Like an Owner<ul><li>
Makes safety the number one priority</li><li>
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately</li><li>
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals</li><li>
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly</li><li>
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively</li><li>
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers</li></ul></li><li>
InnovACT<ul><li>
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products</li><li>
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances</li><li>
Increases performance through greater efficiency</li></ul></li><li>
Find a Way<ul><li>
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts</li><li>
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions</li><li>
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame</li></ul></li><li>
Empowered to be Great<ul><li>
Consistently looks for ways to improve one&rsquo;s self through growth and development opportunities</li><li>
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across</li><li>
Communicates effectively to manage expectations</li></ul></li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Minimum Required:<ul><li>
High School Diploma</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Preferred:</li><li>
Associate&rsquo;s Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization</li></ul>
Certification/License:
<ul><li>Required: N/A</li><li>
Preferred: N/A</li></ul>
Foreign Language
<ul><li>Required: None Required</li><li>
Preferred: None Required</li></ul>
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
$31.01 - $44.97 / 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.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a r&eacute;sum&eacute; into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's r&eacute;sum&eacute; will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit r&eacute;sum&eacute; to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit r&eacute;sum&eacute; into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
Niagara Plant Name 
PHILLY</div>

<div>At Niagara, we&rsquo;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:<ul><li>
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.</li><li>
Develop lasting relationships with great people.</li><li>
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.</li></ul>
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.
Category Manager - IT Procurement
The Category Manager is responsible to lead category and operational management of their designated spend categories. In addition this role will also identify opportunities to reduce &lsquo;Total Cost of Ownership&rsquo;, provide supply continuity, and deliver on quality and service expectations and work with Procurement Director / Procurement Manager to lay down procurement category strategy for their categories.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all category influencers and become the business- wide category subject matter expert from both a technical and commercial perspective.</li><li>
Assist in development of procurement strategies and plans for the category together with stakeholders that would reduce our Total Cost of Ownership and improve availability, quality, service and innovation.</li><li>
Anticipate, negotiate, and execute commercial opportunities on time within the assigned categories under the supervision of the Procurement Manager/Director.</li><li>
Develop, implement, and manage vendor performance metrics, documents, and reporting as part of a Supplier Relationship Management plan within specified category.</li><li>
Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Continuously optimize category through spend reduction and/or value enhancement.</li><li>
Conduct market and risk analysis to drive category strategies.</li><li>
Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers. Manage the central repository for contracts, including activity planning and the timely execution of contracts.</li><li>
Own vendor qualification process within category by collaborating and developing positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>
Obtain data from varied sources to identify and support fact-driven opportunities. Ensure analysis is accurate, comprehensive, and robust.</li><li>
Own RFx processes from creation to completion to generate multiple viable bids.</li><li>
Collaborate across departments during SOW development and respective vendor auditing/vetting. Attend off-site vendor tours/audits as needed.</li><li>
Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Project Management to ensure project budgets are met and invoices are paid on time.</li><li>
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.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience in Procurement or other related field</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience in Position</li><li>
4 Years &ndash; Experience Supervising Employees/ Process</li></ul></li></ul>
 *experience may include a combination of work experience and education<ul><li>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
10+ Years&ndash; Experience in Procurement or other related field</li><li>
10+ Years &ndash; Experience working in Position</li><li>
6 Years &ndash; Experience Supervising Employees/ Process</li></ul></li><li>experience may include a combination of work experience and education</li></ul>
Competencies<ul><li>
Creative Thinking: able to think creatively, generating new ideas and approaches to situations.</li></ul><ul><li>
Strategic Thinking: able to grasp the big picture and think long-term.</li><li>
Recognition of Opportunity: recognizes new opportunities and acts to take advantage of them.</li><li>
Quantitative Analysis: skillful in using quantitative analysis to understand business issues.</li><li>
Assertiveness: able to defend a point of view and to confront others appropriately when necessary; unafraid to take controversial positions and challenge the conventional wisdom or status quo.</li><li>
Comfort with Risk: takes risks when appropriate, isn&rsquo;t afraid to innovate and experiment.</li><li>
Organizational Priority: able to make decisions that are in the best interest of the organization, even though they cause individual people distress.</li><li>
Decisiveness: able to make decisions even in ambiguous situations and without full information.</li><li>
Self-Motivation/Time Management: able to determine and prioritize tasks with minimal direction</li><li>
Negotiation Skill: skilled in negotiating tactics, effective in utilizing analysis and creative solutions to extract the greatest value for the company.</li><li>
Software Skill: Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Office (especially in Excel)</li><li>
Merit-orientation: judges ideas and people on merit alone, without bias or favoritism.</li><li>
Influence: can influence and persuade other people, even without direct authority.</li><li>
Political Skill: knows how to get things done within the political framework of an organization.</li><li>
Leadership: comfortable taking a leadership role.</li><li>
Oral Communication: a skillful public speaker, good at presenting ideas and plans in a persuasive manner.</li><li>
Written Communication: a good writer; expresses ideas and positions clearly.</li><li>
Cross Cultural: Able to interact effectively with people of different cultures and backgrounds.</li></ul>
This position embodies the values of Niagara&rsquo;s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:<ul><li>
Lead Like an Owner<ul><li>
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents</li><li>
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects</li><li>
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions</li><li>
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins</li><li>
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success</li><li>
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer</li><li>
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals</li></ul></li><li>
InnovACT<ul><li>
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste</li><li>
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement</li><li>
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change</li></ul></li><li>
Find a Way<ul><li>
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information</li><li>
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates</li><li>
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success</li><li>
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways</li></ul></li><li>
Empowered to be Great<ul><li>
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise</li><li>
Engages in long term talent planning</li><li>
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports</li><li>
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams</li></ul></li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Minimum Required:<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in (Business Administration, Management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) or other related field</li></ul></li><li>
Preferred:<ul><li>
Master's Degree in (Business Administration) or other related field</li></ul></li></ul>
Certification/License:
<ul><li>Required: N/A</li><li>
Preferred: N/A</li></ul>
Foreign Language
<ul><li>Required: None Required</li><li>
Preferred: None Required</li></ul>
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$117,858.39 - $167,948.22 / Yearly
Bonus Target: 10% Annual
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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