Associate Sourcing Specialist

Hillphoenix
US - Georgia - Conyers
January 3, 2025

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.

Job Title: Associate Sourcing Specialist

Location: Conyers, GA

What we're looking for:

We are looking for an Associate Sourcing Specialist who will be responsible for implementing cost savings initiatives and mitigating supply continuity risk. Specific responsibilities include development of strategic sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, identification of cost savings opportunities and overall management of supplier relationships. Total spend responsibility of$20+M annually, primarily in refrigeration and electronics.

What you'll be responsible for in this role:

Negotiate and manage vendor contracts and relationships
Work closely with the finance managers and functional leaders to drive deflation and usage reduction
Define project scope and lead project execution to deliver on AOP savings of deflation and usage
Develop new sources of supply to minimize risk to the supply chain or to meet new business requirements
Maintain sourcing metrics and scorecards for performance measurement
Analyze part level data to develop phase-in/phase-out transitions
Partner with product engineering, materials and quality to drive local projects
Support Dover Corporate Commodity initiatives to leverage total Dover spend with supplier contracts & services
Improve payment terms which improves working capital through negotiation with key suppliers
Serve as primary strategic interface between suppliers and key businesses stakeholders

What are the basic qualifications?

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain or relevant disciple
2+ years of sourcing experience

What are the preferred qualifications?

Experience in an ETO manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Refrigeration experience strongly preferred

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
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

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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.

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