Associate Procurement Sourcing Analyst

Dart Container•Mason, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dart is seeking an Associate Procurement Sourcing Analyst to join their Capital Procurement team. This role will support the sourcing and procurement activities for critical capital investments, including manufacturing equipment, facility expansions, automation projects, engineering services, and infrastructure improvements. It is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a career in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Analytics, or a related field
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with data
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and process discipline
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn

Nice To Haves

Internship, co-op, or early career experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, project coordination, or operations
Experience supporting RFQs, RFPs, purchase orders, supplier communications, or contract administration
Exposure to SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Interest in manufacturing, supplier management, and capital projects

Responsibilities

Provide procurement execution and sourcing support across a diverse portfolio of capital projects and supplier relationships.
Review purchase requisitions and create purchase orders that support capital projects and operational needs.
Support sourcing events through RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs while coordinating supplier communications and proposal activities.
Build bid analyses and commercial comparisons that help procurement leaders make informed business decisions.
Coordinate supplier onboarding, compliance verification, and confidentiality agreements.
Partner with Finance, Engineering, Legal, Operations, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to keep projects moving forward.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and procurement-related issues.
Analyze procurement and supplier data using Power BI and other business tools to identify trends and opportunities.
Maintain procurement plans, dashboards, sourcing documentation, supplier records, and project trackers.
Work directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support project milestones, sourcing initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.