Job Requisition ID: 58850
Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.
We are #EnergizedByGrowth.
DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Position Summary:
A Sourcing Senior Specialist will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the execution and implementation of cost reduction initiatives, new product development, working capital improvement plans, and support of the operations locations to improve velocity and reduce lead times. The Sourcing senior specialist will have responsibilities involving sourcing, sourcing support, and transactional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development and execution of direct sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams, including the analysis of best-in-class solutions, supplier capability, supplier relationship management, long-term, flexible supply solutions, cost analyses, etc.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, including, but not limited to, business reviews, on-Time Delivery, supplier visits, and risk mitigation.
- Identify emerging trends and partner with internal customers, such as the Value Creation Manager, to create value and synergies across the organization.
- Provide leadership and support to Operations, Finance, Engineering, Materials, Material Planning, Global Sourcing, and Finance in support of local, global, and/or regional sourcing strategies and savings initiatives.
- Analyze markets to produce the lowest TCO.
- Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers to assure supply, control pricing, and mitigate risk.
- Identify and deliver savings projects.
- Utilize TCO tools to deliver the best total value.
- Build a strong network within DFS Sourcing, materials management, Dover Global Sourcing, and other DFS.
- Maintain a high ethical standard and adhere to laws and corporate policies and procedures, including Delegation of Authority and decision Authority, and all sourcing policies, such as Ethical Conduct and conflict of Interest.
- Proactively collect industry best practices and technology trends related to the position, lead benchmarking efforts, and provide insight to business unit leaders.
- Responsible for all supplier contracts related to related categories. Ensures the terms & conditions and cost & service components are in place to meet company requirements.
- Drives Global Supply Chain Policies and Procedure Adherence. Oversees implementation aspects and tracks changes, policy adoption, and business unit adherence
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as required by leadership
Candidate Experience and Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2 – 4 years of sourcing activities, including supplier identification, selection, and development
- Experience in OEM electronics
- Proven global sourcing activities are a plus
- Professional certification is a plus
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
Salary Range : $104,313.00 - $117,338.10
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, 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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This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Texas : Austin
Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations
