Sr Procurement Business Process & Systems Analyst Apply now » Date: Mar 4, 2025 Location: Mason, MI, US Company: Dart Container Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing procurement business processes and the Procure to Pay (P2P) system lifecycle to ensure efficiency, compliance, and cost effectiveness. This role will collaborate closely with cross functional teams to make business process improvements, maintain master data, processes, and documents pertaining to procurement and purchasing activities both in corporate and manufacturing settings. This role involves engaging corporate and plant resources to assist them with support of procurement business processes and Procure to Pay systems. Day-to Day Role: + Analyze and implement strategic procurement and supply chain concepts such as materials requirements planning, sourcing, requests for quotations, commodity management, inventory management, transportation planning, consignment, customs and border crossing requirements, returns management, and subcontracting + Optimize procurement business processes, tools, and technologies such as supplier relationship management, category management, risk management, spend management, and contact management + Analyze and evaluate existing processes to identify and implement areas for improvement + Oversee the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and strategic optimization of procurement processes, systems and tools + Stay up to date with industry best practices, new technologies, and system upgrades to continually optimize procurement operations + Be the subject matter expert for P2P systems, supporting users with troubleshooting, systems updates, and best practice implementation + Serve as the primary liaison between procurement and IT to ensure system requirements are met and enhancements delivered + Develop and conduct training sessions for procurement team members and business users on P2P systems and process best practices + Work with stakeholders to define, track and report on key procurement metrics + Process and update large amounts of master data in coordination with other functional areas + Collect and analyze procurement data to provide insights and recommendations for decision making + Understand purchasing related documents such as purchase orders, requisitions, quotations, bills of lading, contracts, invoices + Provide occasional assistance in processing requisitions and purchase orders. Follow requirements provided by planning group or plant Material Requirements Planning (MRP), if applicable + Assist with supporting Accounting as needed in matching invoices and clearing discrepancies + Understand and support the maintenance and communication of goods discrepancies, resolution, returns, claims, insurance certificates, lead-times, acknowledgements, shipping schedules, past dues, open orders, new vendor data, etc. to supervisor and other internal departments Core Skills and Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess all of the following: + Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in supply chain, business administration, information systems, or related field of study + Experience in procurement, supply chain management business process optimization, P2P systems management, and/or information technology + Experience implementing procurement business processes, software, tools, and technologies + Experience with process mapping, process re-engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies for procurement concepts + Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI) and/or process automation tools + Strong problem solving and decision-making skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels + Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word) with advanced Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables) + Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects, and priorities + Ability to work independently + Ability to collaborate with team members to deliver top notch solutions Preferred Skills and Qualifications: + Certification in Procurement (CPSM, CIPS) + Experience with P2P systems (SAP ERP, SAP Ariba) application experience + Familiarity with e-sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management (SRM) tools + Procurement experience in a multi-plant environment + Knowledge of production planning and purchase order placement 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. https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/ 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.