Sr. Procurement Analyst, Logistics

Dart Container; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst, Logistics, to drive a high-impact transformation. You will lead strategic sourcing, negotiate with logistics providers, and build executive-ready business cases to influence leadership decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost savings and service improvements while ensuring governance and risk management alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related commercial function.
• Proven success leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, terms and risk management.
• Advanced business case development and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence senior executives and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities supporting logistics transformation projects from sourcing strategy through contract execution.
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies with logistics providers, transportation companies, warehousing partners, and related suppliers.
• Manage supplier selection processes, including RFIs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and commercial assessments.
• Build executive-ready business cases, financial analyses, and total cost of ownership models to support key decisions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements and statements of work.
• Identify cost savings opportunities, operational improvements, risk mitigation strategies, and service enhancements.
• Create and deliver presentations and recommendations to executive leadership, steering committees, and board-level audiences.
• Provide market intelligence on logistics trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and risk management requirements.
• Support implementation planning and supplier transition activities as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain

Logistics

Financial Modeling

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Sr. Procurement Analyst, Logistics to play a critical role in a high-profile logistics transformation initiative. This position offers the opportunity to drive strategic sourcing decisions, lead complex supplier negotiations, develop business cases, and influence executive-level decision-making on a project with significant operational and financial impact.

The ideal candidate combines deep procurement expertise with strong commercial acumen, executive presence, and a solid understanding of logistics and supply chain operations. This individual will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify innovative solutions and drive measurable business value.

What You'll Do

• Lead procurement activities supporting strategic logistics transformation projects from sourcing strategy through contract execution.
• Develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies with logistics providers, transportation companies, warehousing partners, and related suppliers.
• Manage supplier selection processes, including RFIs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and commercial assessments.
• Build executive-ready business cases, financial analyses, and total cost of ownership models to support key decisions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Finance, Engineering, Legal, and Executive Leadership teams.
• Review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements and statements of work.
• Identify cost savings opportunities, operational improvements, risk mitigation strategies, and service enhancements.
• Create and deliver presentations and recommendations to executive leadership, steering committees, and board-level audiences.
• Provide market intelligence on logistics trends, supplier capabilities, and procurement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and risk management requirements.
• Support implementation planning and supplier transition activities as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related commercial function; equivalent combination of experience will be considered.
• Proven success leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of commercial contract structures, terms and conditions, and risk management.
• Advanced business case development and financial modeling skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience preparing executive-level materials.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly visible project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience sourcing transportation, warehousing, or logistics
• Knowledge of transportation networks, distribution operations, freight management, and logistics cost drivers.
• Experience supporting large-scale supply chain transformation or network optimization initiatives.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies and best practices.

Ready to lead a transformative logistics initiative?

If you thrive in complex, highly visible environments and enjoy partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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.