What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Dart Container?
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.
What You’ll Do...
This is more than a procurement role - it’s an opportunity to shape strategy, influence operations, and deliver measurable business impact. You’ll work with cross-functional leaders, drive meaningful change, and build programs that scale across the organization.
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.
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.
https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. 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) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.
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.
What You’ll Do...
- 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
- 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
- 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
This is more than a procurement role - it’s an opportunity to shape strategy, influence operations, and deliver measurable business impact. You’ll work with cross-functional leaders, drive meaningful change, and build programs that scale across the organization.
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.
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.
https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. 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) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.