Job Description

Launch Your Career in Supply Chain & Procurement

Entry-Level Purchasing Specialist
Are you passionate about problem-solving, analytics, and keeping business operations running smoothly? Join Dart and gain hands-on experience in procurement, supply chain, supplier management, and inventory planning while working with teams across North America.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build a career in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Business Analytics .

What You'll Do

As a Purchasing Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring the materials and services needed to support our operations are available when and where they're needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and change orders
• Support supplier sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
• Coordinate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and logistics teams to ensure on-time deliveries
• Research market trends, pricing, and supplier opportunities
• Reconcile invoices and resolve discrepancies with Accounting and suppliers
• Maintain accurate purchasing and inventory data within ERP systems
• Monitor supplier performance, spending, and volume trends
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
• Troubleshoot shipping, transportation, and customs-related issues
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports that support business decision-making

What You'll Learn

This role provides exposure to a broad range of supply chain and procurement disciplines, including:

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory Planning
• Transportation & Logistics
• Commodity Management
• ERP Systems
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Global Supply Chain Operations

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Finance, Analytics, or a related field
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, or project experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or operations
• Knowledge of purchase orders, planning, or inventory management concepts
• SAP or ERP system experience
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and reporting

Why Dart?

At Dart, you'll do more than start a job, you'll build a career. You'll work alongside experienced supply chain professionals, gain exposure to global operations, and contribute to projects that directly impact our business.

If you're a recent graduate who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and collaborating with others, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future in Supply Chain and Procurement with Dart.

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.

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) 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Internship, Immediate start

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