Energy ProcurementCommodity Specialist

Responsible for the procurement and management of defined commodities through strategic development and negotiation of energy purchasing programs. Ensure master data processes and documents pertaining to procurement and purchasing activities both in corporate and manufacturing settings are maintained effectively. This role drives cost savings manage risk negotiates contracts and analyzes reports and data for the benefit of the organization. Spearheads champions and represents a commodity or category and presents results and status of given category to Business Partners and Senior Leadership when required.

Day-to-Day Role:

• Negotiate complex energy contracts including terms pricing and risk mitigation
• Support/Lead negotiations for other Indirect categories
• Develop and negotiate procurement programs/strategies to reduce cost and supply chain risk while driving continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Business Partners to utilize defined procurement programs/strategies
• Lead projects to identify alternative source qualifications value creation problem resolution process documentation performance metrics RFX Analysis and contract implementation
• Analyze market data price trends and supplier proposals; proficiency in interpreting mathematical/statistical information (percent differences ratios regression etc.)
• Facilitate the contracting process between business partners and Legal
• Identify define and attain savings targets for defined commodities
• Invoice resolution processing with Accounts Payable
• Track and report established KPIs for Procurement activities
• Utilize Procurement Systems for activities regarding Request for Information (RFI) Request for Quote (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP)
• Maintain accurate data in Procurement systems
• Collect monitor and report supplier volume and spend data
• Present to large groups and prepare written/visual documentation
• Proven ability to strategically manage relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers
• Ability to manage contracts through contract management system (Agiloft)
• Develop and enhance SAP Business Analytics reports
• Manage purchasing activities in Darts Procurement Systems
• Responsible for financial outcomes and updates

Core Skills and Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess all of the following:

• Bachelors degree required with an emphasis in business or supply chain preferred
• Ten (10) years of experience in procurement inventory management supply chain or relevant field
• Deep knowledge of how energy is bought sold and priced in deregulated environments (e.g. retail choice market volatility regulatory frameworks)
• Familiarity with energy contract types (fixed index block pass-through) risk implications and negotiation levers
• Track record of developing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and manage supply risk
• Detailed understanding and experience implementing best practices in the areas of purchasing and materials management
• Detailed understanding of purchasing related documents such as purchase orders requisitions quotations bills of lading contracts invoices etc.
• Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create and generate spreadsheets (e.g. formulas such as V-lookup graphs pivot tables)
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks projects and priorities
• Strong verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate persuade and influence decision making

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Masters degree with emphasis in business or supply chain
• SAP ERP application experience
• Ability to calculate analyze and interpret mathematical and statistical information such as percent differences ratios median mean weighted average regression etc.

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. Were a family-owned family-focused company of 12000 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 were 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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