Global Commodity Leader

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 & Sustainable 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:        Global Commodity Leader            

Location:        Richmond, VA  or Sylmar, CA

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a Global Commodity Leader who will have the responsibility for the development and maintenance of strategic initiatives within all sourcing categories of responsibility.  Specific responsibilities include development of category strategies, supplier negotiations, and integration with business units, identification and delivery of cost savings opportunities, and overall selection and management of suppliers.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:  

• Strategically manage total commodity spend of up to $100MM USD
• Drive continual improvements in Supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Customer service levels within the assigned category
• Participate in and/or lead supplier validation on site
• Identify projects and lead project execution to deliver commitment to AOP savings
• Support corporate sourcing function in process and performance management activities
• Work closely with product line finance managers and functional leaders to optimize supplier capabilities
• Support Dover Corporate driven commodity initiatives to leverage total Dover spend with supplier contracts & services
• Drive improvements to working capital through supplier initiatives
• Actively manager supplier panel to reduce business exposure and risk; single source, supplier financial risk, capacity
• Enforce “Golden Rules” -- Establish process to control indirect spend (ensure corporate or business preferred suppliers are used, reduce leakage, strategical supplier negotiations, indirect material workflow management, early NPI involvement)
• Support trade compliance initiatives as assigned
• Select suppliers and assure appropriate checks in place to meet Dover Supplier code of conduct requirements
• Adhere to all local and Corporate Safety rules and requirements

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, technical/engineering discipline or 10+ years of relevant professional supply chain and/or sourcing experience
• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain and/or sourcing experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing MRP/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, AS400, etc.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• CPIM certification

• Green/Black Belt 6 Sigma certification
• Lean certification
• Certified Project Manager
• MBA or advanced degree

To be a great fit for the role:

• Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix organization and with external suppliers in geographically diverse locations
• Experience leading and facilitating through influence and expertise under tight time and cost pressures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency with balance of process compliance
• Contract negotiations expertise and experience
• Prior experience in a project environment
• High energy and self-starter with demonstrated ability to develop and execute Sourcing strategies
• Strong quality and customer centric focus. Global mindset – must be able to work across poles to deliver end results

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.