Dart Container · 2 weeks ago
Energy Procurement/Commodity Specialist
Mason, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDart Container is a family-owned company that produces everyday products for food and drinks. The Energy Procurement/Commodity Specialist is responsible for the procurement and management of energy commodities, driving cost savings and managing risk through strategic negotiation and collaboration with business partners.
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Responsibilities
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 KPI’s 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 Dart’s Procurement Systems
Responsible for financial outcomes and updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Master's 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) with company matching contributions
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Short-term disability
Tuition assistance
Product discounts
Company
Dart Container
Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food and drinks they love, wherever they are.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Keith Clark
Chief Executive Officer
Sujith Chandran
Executive Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
EIN Presswire
2025-11-05
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