Procurement Knowledge and Process Spec

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Date: Dec 16, 2024

Location: Mason, MI, US

Company: Dart Container

The Procurement Knowledge and Process Specialist is responsible for capturing, organizing, and providing knowledge-based services to the procurement function and other related stakeholders. The role focuses on managing and refining the transactional purchasing process and procedures to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Help ensure procurement policies and procedures comply with organizational goals and objectives

• Assist in developing and implementing standardized training programs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help implement procurement strategies that align with organizational goals

• Provide training and support to procurement staff on procurement policies and procedures

• Help develop and implement communication plans for all changes related to procurement processes and policies

• Assist in monitoring for compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement

• Continuously improve procurement processes by identifying and proposing process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost savings

• Prepare and maintain procurement dashboards and reports to track performance and progress

  Core Skills and Qualifications:

  The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, supply chain, technical or related field of study and industry procurement experience working cross-functionally with operations, logistics and/or manufacturing groups

• Experience with central purchasing systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and/or best practices

• Demonstrated knowledge of technology, trends and/or best practices in the supply chain function

• Effective problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills to manage processes

• Experience managing and executing multiple tasks, projects and priorities

  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.

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