The Manager, Global Sourcing – Indirect is responsible for owning and executing sourcing strategies across assigned indirect spend categories while leading sourcing initiatives that support enterprise productivity objectives. This role bridges strategic direction set by senior leadership and day-to-day sourcing execution across Dover Operating Companies. The Manager leads complex sourcing initiatives, manages key supplier relationships, may have direct reports, and partners closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Functional Leaders to deliver cost, service, and risk-mitigation outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Category & Sourcing Strategy Execution
- Own and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories (e.g., IT/Digital, CAPEX, Transportation, Professional Services, Facilities, T&E).
- Translate enterprise sourcing priorities into executable category plans and sourcing initiatives.
- Identify, prioritize, and lead strategic and tactical sourcing opportunities across Dover Operating Companies.
- Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including opportunity assessment, RFP/RFQ/RFI development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and implementation.
- Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, service-level agreements, contractual protections, and risk mitigation measures.
- Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with corporate standards and financial objectives.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Own relationships with key strategic suppliers within assigned categories.
- Drive supplier performance through governance mechanisms such as QBRs, scorecards, and escalation processes.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities with strategic suppliers.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Serve as a trusted sourcing partner to Corporate and OpCo stakeholders.
- Communicate sourcing strategies, project outcomes, and performance metrics to business leaders.
- Influence decisions in a matrixed environment without direct authority.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead cross-functional and cross-regional sourcing teams.
- May directly manage sourcing professionals (Project Managers and/or Analysts).
- Coach and mentor team members to strengthen sourcing rigor, negotiation capability, and stakeholder engagement.
- Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Track and report KPIs include savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, and compliance.
- Improve sourcing tools, processes, and governance models to support scalability and consistency.
- Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and company policies.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Five plus years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
- Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Strong analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
- Experience managing indirect spend categories preferred.
- Prior people leadership or significant matrix leadership experience preferred.
- Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or similar) a plus.
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Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually
Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.
We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 9 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; wellness reimbursement and tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of 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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Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement
