Purchasing Specialist

Dart Container; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Tuition assistance

Product discounts

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Mason, MI to support procurement across the organization. You’ll manage purchases, supplier relationships, and invoice processing while using SAP in a hybrid work setting with in-office days Tue–Thu and remote Mondays and Fridays.

The role offers exposure to procurement, supplier management, and finance processes in a manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates are organized, proactive, and eager to learn and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in pursuing a career in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communicator and proactive problem solver.
• Willing to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing materials, supplies, services, and MRO 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.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Job description

Requisition ID127907-Posted09/30/2026-MI-Mason

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?

We're seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team and play a key role in supporting purchasing and procurement activities across the organization. In this role, you'll 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 You'll Do

As a Purchasing Specialist, you'll 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 You'll Bring:

We're 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. We're looking for someone who can work well on a team today and grow into operating independently tomorrow.

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.

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