Procurement Sourcing Analyst - Multiple Levels

Dart Container; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container seeks a data-driven Procurement Sourcing Analyst to drive sourcing strategies, manage procurement data, and support supplier performance across the organization.

Youll partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to reduce costs, mitigate risk, and deliver value through SAP Ariba and analytics, including reporting and KPI tracking. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and purchasing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of procurement strategies to reduce costs and risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement sourcing programs.
• Lead sourcing activities: RFIs, RFQs, RFPs.
• Assist in contract negotiations with Legal and stakeholders.
• Identify and pursue cost savings opportunities for assigned commodities.
• Track and report procurement KPIs and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate procurement data across systems.
• Analyze supplier spend and performance data for informed decisions.
• Develop reporting using SAP and analytics tools.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for procurement systems (SAP Ariba).
• Support supplier qualification and value-creation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Prepare presentations and reports for cross-functional audiences.

Skills

Procurement strategy

SAP Ariba

Excel / data analysis

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business or Supply Chain)

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Are you a strategic and data-driven professional with a passion for procurement, cost savings, and supplier management? At Dart, we’re looking for a Procurement Sourcing Analyst to support and execute sourcing strategies that deliver value, reduce risk, and enhance supply chain performance.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing initiatives, manage procurement data and systems, and support contract and supplier performance management across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and execution of procurement strategies that reduce costs, mitigate supply chain risk, and drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to implement sourcing strategies and procurement programs
• Lead sourcing activities including Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), and Requests for Proposals (RFP)
• Assist in contract negotiations and facilitate the contracting process in collaboration with Legal and internal stakeholders
• Identify and support achievement of cost savings opportunities for assigned commodities
• Track and report procurement KPIs and performance metrics
• Maintain accurate procurement data, processes, and documentation across systems
• Analyze supplier spend, performance, and volume data to support informed decision-making
• Develop and enhance reporting through SAP and business analytics tools
• Serve as a subject matter resource for procurement systems, including SAP Ariba
• Support sourcing projects such as supplier qualification, value creation initiatives, and process improvements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and documentation for cross-functional audiences

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related field
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and purchasing documentation (purchase orders, requisitions, contracts, invoices, etc.)
• Experience with SAP ERP and/or SAP Ariba (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment
• Experience collaborating across functions such as Finance, Legal, and Operations

Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

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 [phone] Ext 3370 or email us at [e-mail]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call [phone] Ext 3390 or email us at [e-mail] for assistance.