Dover Corp
Sourcing Global Commodity Leader - Indirect
Dover Corp, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
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 Climate & Sustainability Technologies 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.
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.
Job Title Sourcing Global Commodity Leader (Indirect)
Location Richmond, VA (South Chesterfield)
What we are looking for Hillphoenix is seeking an individual to join our Sourcing group to support strategic sourcing of business‑critical and highly strategic indirect categories: Capital Equipment, Tooling, Packaging, Freight, Plant Services, Plant Supplies, Engineering Services, and more. In this role you will have the ability to own approximately $100 million in spend across multiple business units and will have nationwide scope, supporting business units in Virginia, Georgia, and Iowa. The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader (Indirect) will develop and execute sourcing strategies in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial organization.
The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader (Indirect) will be tasked with supporting the comprehensive strategy for these categories. The role must lead market tests, requests for quotes, negotiate, and implement solutions with internal business partners. Elements of this strategy include supplier management and development, risk mitigation, and leveraging relationships to bring the highest value for spend to these categories purchased by Hillphoenix. Other strategic activities include global sourcing efforts such as supply base optimization, make or buy decisions, project management, and global / regional expansion. This position reports to the DFR Sourcing Director.
What you will be responsible for in this role
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships
Develop new sources of supply to minimize risk to the supply chain or to meet new business requirements
Leverage Project Management project scope and lead project execution to deliver on AOP savings of deflation and usage
Supports the sourcing group and ensures supplier management, risk mitigation, make or buy decisions
Work closely with finance managers and functional leaders to establish process governance and reduce excess spending
Interacts with Dover Corporate Sourcing, engineering procurement, finance and suppliers
Contract negotiation experience to establish a framework for the relationship between supplier and OpCo on an operational level with strategic activities taking place on an executive level
Improve payment terms which improves working capital through negotiation with key suppliers
Serve as primary strategic interface between suppliers and key business stakeholders
Strong spreadsheet skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data visualization) for analytics of data in support of sourcing decision making, pricing reviews, and process tracking reports
What are the basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
3–5 years of sourcing, negotiation, and supply management strategy
What are the preferred qualifications
10+ years of sourcing, negotiation, supply management strategy
Graduate degree in Business (MBA) or Supply Chain
Experience in manufacturing setting preferred
Experience in automotive, refrigeration, EPC (engineer procured construct)
To be a great fit for the role
Experience leading and facilitating a cross‑functional team 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
Activity & knowledge in strategically planning for, & managing, all interactions with third‑party organizations that supply goods to maximize the value of those interactions
Demonstrated ability to apply a systematic, disciplined approach to managing technical product sourcing to maximize value brought to the fast‑paced decentralized environment
Working knowledge of supply chain principals (e.g., Design, Plan, Buy, Make, etc…), planning (e.g., material, production, demand), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Travel Typically travels up to 25% of the time, primarily domestically.
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
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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.
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DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies 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.
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.
Job Title Sourcing Global Commodity Leader (Indirect)
Location Richmond, VA (South Chesterfield)
What we are looking for Hillphoenix is seeking an individual to join our Sourcing group to support strategic sourcing of business‑critical and highly strategic indirect categories: Capital Equipment, Tooling, Packaging, Freight, Plant Services, Plant Supplies, Engineering Services, and more. In this role you will have the ability to own approximately $100 million in spend across multiple business units and will have nationwide scope, supporting business units in Virginia, Georgia, and Iowa. The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader (Indirect) will develop and execute sourcing strategies in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial organization.
The Sourcing Global Commodity Leader (Indirect) will be tasked with supporting the comprehensive strategy for these categories. The role must lead market tests, requests for quotes, negotiate, and implement solutions with internal business partners. Elements of this strategy include supplier management and development, risk mitigation, and leveraging relationships to bring the highest value for spend to these categories purchased by Hillphoenix. Other strategic activities include global sourcing efforts such as supply base optimization, make or buy decisions, project management, and global / regional expansion. This position reports to the DFR Sourcing Director.
What you will be responsible for in this role
Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships
Develop new sources of supply to minimize risk to the supply chain or to meet new business requirements
Leverage Project Management project scope and lead project execution to deliver on AOP savings of deflation and usage
Supports the sourcing group and ensures supplier management, risk mitigation, make or buy decisions
Work closely with finance managers and functional leaders to establish process governance and reduce excess spending
Interacts with Dover Corporate Sourcing, engineering procurement, finance and suppliers
Contract negotiation experience to establish a framework for the relationship between supplier and OpCo on an operational level with strategic activities taking place on an executive level
Improve payment terms which improves working capital through negotiation with key suppliers
Serve as primary strategic interface between suppliers and key business stakeholders
Strong spreadsheet skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data visualization) for analytics of data in support of sourcing decision making, pricing reviews, and process tracking reports
What are the basic qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
3–5 years of sourcing, negotiation, and supply management strategy
What are the preferred qualifications
10+ years of sourcing, negotiation, supply management strategy
Graduate degree in Business (MBA) or Supply Chain
Experience in manufacturing setting preferred
Experience in automotive, refrigeration, EPC (engineer procured construct)
To be a great fit for the role
Experience leading and facilitating a cross‑functional team 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
Activity & knowledge in strategically planning for, & managing, all interactions with third‑party organizations that supply goods to maximize the value of those interactions
Demonstrated ability to apply a systematic, disciplined approach to managing technical product sourcing to maximize value brought to the fast‑paced decentralized environment
Working knowledge of supply chain principals (e.g., Design, Plan, Buy, Make, etc…), planning (e.g., material, production, demand), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Travel Typically travels up to 25% of the time, primarily domestically.
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-CW2
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.
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