Senior Global Sourcing Manager Details

Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Hillphoenix - South Chesterfield, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Our Story:

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Job Title: Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Location: Conyers, GA or Richmond, VA

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Global Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of strategic initiatives within all sourcing categories. Specific responsibilities include management of the Global Sourcing Leaders, development of reference sourcing processes and mentorship of strategic sourcing strategies.

Additionally, the Manager will own the overall Dover Food Retail sourcing performance to cost-out and risk mitigation goals and may facilitate or lead key supplier negotiations.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Strategically manage DFR spend of $300M+ across 4 divisions (8 manufacturing sites)
• Utilize team and peer network to drive continual improvements in Supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery and Customer service levels for the business
• Facilitate and monitor project identification and delivery with internal and external Dover resources
• Actively drive supply continuity risk reduction through the Global Sourcing Leader team
• Maximize team performance to drive AOP project results
• Provide project oversight to ensure alignment across divisions
• Work closely with finance managers to assure accurate and transparent KPI reporting of savings
• Drive improvements to working capital through supplier initiatives
• Establish sourcing methodology and standard work within Dover Food Retail
• Work with Supplier Quality and site Purchasing to develop balanced Supplier Scorecards and establish formal Performance Review meetings
• Ensure supplier selection process and awards of business comply with Dover integrity standards and the Dover Supplier Code of Conduct
• Partner with Dover Corporate Sourcing to leverage Dover-wide spend and implement Dover-wide savings programs
• Support trade compliance initiatives as assigned within category of responsibility
  

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s Degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or Finance preferred)
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience.
• 15+ years of overall professional experience.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• CPIM or equivalent certification
• Black Belt or Lean certification
• Significant cross functional experience
• Advanced Degree
  

To be a great fit for the role:

• Microsoft Office aptitude
• Experience utilizing MRP/ERP systems
• Demonstrated history of delivering sourcing savings
• Well versed in sourcing strategy creation and implementation
• Experience leading and facilitating through influence and expertise under tight time and cost pressures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High energy and self-motivated
• Strong sense of urgency with balance of process compliance
• Contract negotiations expertise and experience
• Prior experience in a project environment
• Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix organization and external suppliers in geographically diverse locations
• Strong quality and customer centric focus

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
  

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

#LI-FG1

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.