Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist

Location: Mason MI
Schedule: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office Monday & Friday remote)

Are you an organized detail-oriented professional with experience in purchasing procurement supply chain finance or a related field Do you enjoy building supplier relationships managing purchasing activities and supporting business operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Were seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting purchasing and procurement activities across the this role youll collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently cost-effectively and aligned with business needs.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in procurement supplier management purchasing operations contract administration and SAP while supporting a dynamic manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills excellent communication abilities and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to internal customers.

What Youll Do

As a Purchasing Specialist youll play a key role in ensuring our operations have the materials services and supplies needed to succeed. Responsibilities include:

• Purchasing materials supplies services and MRO (Maintenance Repair & Operating) items
• Creating and managing purchase orders
• Monitoring supplier performance pricing quality and delivery timelines
• Working with vendors and internal stakeholders from request through delivery
• Tracking orders and resolving discrepancies
• Processing and reconciling invoices
• Supporting vendor setup and maintenance
• Managing warranty claims and returned products
• Reconciling purchasing card transactions
• Utilizing SAP and procurement systems to support purchasing decisions

This role provides exposure to both procurement and finance-related processes making it a great fit for candidates interested in supply chain purchasing accounting or business operations.

What Youll Bring:

Were seeking someone who is:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Interested in building a career in purchasing procurement or supply chain
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with others
• Curious proactive and willing to dig into problems
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities
• Motivated to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Backgrounds

We would love to see experience or coursework in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing or Procurement
• Finance
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Operations Management

Bonus Qualifications

• Previous purchasing buying or procurement experience
• SAP experience
• Experience processing invoices or working with financial transactions
• Manufacturing or warehouse experience

Candidates with purchasing experience are strongly encouraged to apply but we are also interested in students with strong finance accounting or business backgrounds who are eager to learn procurement.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to start part-time before graduation
• Direct path into a full-time professional role
• Exposure to procurement finance and manufacturing operations
• Hybrid work environment
• Work alongside experienced purchasing professionals
• Develop SAP and supply chain expertise
• Make an immediate impact in a global manufacturing organization

Who Will Be Successful

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys solving problems collaborating with others and taking ownership of their work. Were looking for someone who can work well on a team today and grow into operating independently tomorrow.

Ready to launch your career in Purchasing and Supply Chain Apply today and start building your future

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. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 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 were 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.

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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