We are excited to announce an opportunity for the role of Purchasing Specialist. This position helps to purchase goods and services as required through approved suppliers verifying price, on-time delivery, compliance, and quality are met while adhering to procurement policies and procedures.

 

What you’ll do… 

Follow and commit to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency and service requirements Follow practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations and meet the company quality standards Follow and commit to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Purchase Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) goods and services, and other materials, parts, supplies or services needed by the plant or warehouse to ensure appropriate inventory levels Create non inventory purchase orders and MRP driven purchase orders, track requisitions, research, and resolve discrepancies Maintain relationships and communicate with local suppliers and/or internal departments from requests through delivery Initiate new vendor setup requests Create and manage purchase information records File claims and track status for defective or returned products, repairs, and warranties Collaborate with corporate procurement to establish facility service agreements for services such as janitorial, landscaping, and/or repairs Effectively utilize SAP purchase information record data, and outline agreements, for source and pricing on all purchase orders Coordinate with plant leadership in seeking approval for emergency orders Resolve ageing purchase requests and purchase orders Reconcile credit card (p-card) purchases  Maintain Certificates of Liability and Insurance, keep record of current local supplier agreements, and annual local supplier assessments

 

 

What you’ll need...

High school diploma or equivalent     Experience purchasing goods and/or services for an organization, purchasing for manufacturing and/or corporate organization, preferred Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint Strong attention to detail and accuracy Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities Ability to meet safety and quality standards Ability to observe, follow, understand, and evaluate processes demonstrated and other workplace procedures

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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