Procurement Sourcing and Operations Manager - Dart Container : Job Details

Procurement Sourcing and Operations Manager

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Date: Oct 14, 2024

Location: Mason, MI, US

Company: Dart Container

The Procurement Sourcing and Operations Manager is responsible for the financial and operational performance within the assigned commodities. The Procurement manager will partner with end-to-end cross functional teams and business commercial leaders and ensuring lowest total cost of ownership for the company. The position performance will be measured based on total value creation: financial performance, quality, service, innovation, sustainability, sourcing strategy, and compliance adherence.

Day to Day Role:

Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for assigned commodities

Negotiate long-term strategic supply contracts at advantaged pricing vs the overall market

Manage the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFPs, spend analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, contract completion, and supplier consolidation

Plan and approve resources, and delegate Procurement projects to appropriate teams

Review, approve, and communicate standardized practices and procedures for Procurement activities

Build strategic relationships with internal business partners and commercial leaders

Establish a robust understanding of strategic business direction, requirements, and priorities across assigned suppliers and spend categories

Prepare and hold business reviews with key stakeholders to review supplier performance, future opportunities, and/or challenges

Develop strong partnerships with strategic suppliers and ensure collaborative working relationships

Core Skills and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

Bachelors degree required with an emphasis in business, engineering or supply chain, preferred

Ten (10) years of experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or relevant field

Five (5) years of leadership experience

Supervisory experience required with strong leadership and management skills

Proven leader in implementing change across a multi-location operations environment, including cross-functional team facilitation

Detailed understanding and experience implementing best practices in the areas of purchasing and materials management

Detailed understanding of purchasing related documents such as purchase orders, requisitions, quotations, bills of lading, contracts, invoices, etc.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Masters degree with emphasis in business or supply chain

SAP ERP or SAP Ariba application experience

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 more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

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.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) ###-#### Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) ###-#### Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.