Procurement Manager

Dart Container • Mason, OH

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About The Position

Are you a results-driven procurement leader who thrives on building strategy, driving savings, and leading high-impact initiatives? 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. Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years. We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

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

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

Benefits

• Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager