Procurement Manager

Dart Container•Mason, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead our Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) sourcing programs and elevate procurement performance across multiple sites. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll own the MRO ecosystem end-to-end—from supplier strategy and contract negotiations to program execution and plant-level adoption.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, supply chain, or related technical field of study; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Industry procurement experience with a diversified background working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, logistics and manufacturing groups preferred
Demonstrated leadership and strong management skills
Knowledge of current supply chain activities, initiatives and systems
Demonstrated knowledge of technology, trends and best practices in the supply chain function
Ability to calculate, analyze, and interpret mathematical information such as percent differences, ratios, median, mean, weighted average, etc.
Experience using central purchasing systems and Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to persuade and influence decision making of individuals, groups, or work teams, and to explain technical issues
Effective problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills are essential to manage critical processes
Experience managing and executing multiple tasks, projects and priorities
Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Energetic, innovative, and results-oriented
A strong relationship builder—especially with plant teams and suppliers
Data-driven with a passion for process improvement
Accountable and comfortable holding others accountable
A proactive communicator who follows through and drives outcomes
A self-starter who takes ownership and leads initiatives to completion

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO and assigned commodities across multiple sites
Lead supplier negotiations to secure supply, quality, delivery, and competitive pricing
Drive cost savings, reduce price variance, and improve total cost of ownership
Build and manage strong supplier relationships while improving performance and mitigating risk
Implement standardized MRO programs, buying channels, and compliance mechanisms
Partner with plant operations, purchasing, and finance to ensure alignment and execution
Lead key initiatives from planning through completion, removing obstacles and ensuring results
Provide market intelligence, forecasting, and budgeting insights for key categories
Develop and track KPIs to measure supplier performance and procurement effectiveness