Manager, Purchasing

Our Story :

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l eading 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: Manager, Purchasing

Location: Conyers, GA

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Purchasing to develop purchasing strategies, foster positive relationships with suppliers, and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities.

This position will oversee direct and indirect material spend of $100M+ for one manufacturing plant located in Conyers, Georgia and will be responsible for developing a team of 8-10 professionals and implementing tools / processes that improve operating performance of the department.

We are looking for an individual that has p assion and demonstrated success in building teams, driving results, and leading supply chain process improvements. The successful candidate should have:

• Business acumen and a passion for driving results in the business.
• The ability to drive continuous process improvements and gain efficiency.
• Experience in training and developing teams while leading by example.
• Experience with building collaborative relationships with supply base and instilling continuous improvement both with internal team members and the external supply base.
• End to End supply chain experience focusing on lean and continuous improvement utilizing tools such as tiered accountability, leader standard work, standard work, value stream mapping, and total cost models.
• Experience implementing supplier integration strategies such as vendor managed inventory on Consignment (VMIC), supplier LT reductions, MOQ reductions and inventory optimization.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Leading tactical and strategic purchasing initiatives to ensure purchased goods and services are available on time, at the lowest total cost to the business.
• Manage and monitor order rates, inventory levels and delivery plans.
• Attend production planning meetings, maintaining optimal and up to date item parameters on PFEP or other purchasing strategies, for direct and indirect materials.
• Developing and implementing inventory and purchasing strategies (VMI, Kanban, MRP, 3PL, etc.) to ensure material availability for production.
• Working closely with production control, operations, and engineering to identify supply constraints and mitigate customer impact.
• Partnering with functional peers to improve visibility and accuracy of purchased requirements through BOM Accuracy, SIOP, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Managing supplier relations and escalations in conjunction with Site Sourcing.
• Collaborating with Sourcing to support cost reduction goals for purchased parts.
• Ensuring the accuracy of all purchasing master data.
• Training and developing team members in both technical and behavioral skills.
• Working closely with Supplier Quality to facilitate supplier corrective actions and compliance with DFR Supplier Quality Manual.
• Leading continuous improvement activities related to purchasing processes, tools, and communication.
• Working with Site Sourcing to implement monthly PPV reviews and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Improving performance of department KPIs on Supplier OTD, PPV, PO Processing Time and E&O reduction.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field

• 10 years of progressive experience with a diverse background including manufacturing, supply chain, planning, and logistics experience. Additionally, a strong managerial, business, and technical education.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in procurement-related functions.
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading teams.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Master’s Degree (MBA).
• User expertise in an ERP system.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP or ISM CPSM certification.
• Lean / Six Sigma experience.
• Leadership experience in a complex manufacturing operating environment.
• Expertise in global supply chain planning and logistics activities.
• Commensurate experience with ERP/MRP/WMS systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications as well as Financial Statement Analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Contract Review / Management experience.
• Experience with Power BI or similar analytics platform.
• Expertise in helping lead the SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) Process with results.

Key Metrics:

• Delivery : On time in Full%, Average Customer Lead Time, Plant Schedule Adherence.
• Inventory: Inventory $, Days of Inventory Outstanding (DIO) Days forward coverage.
• Supplier Planning Metrics and Inventory levels, DOS, and supplier OTD.
• Logistics: Freight Cost and compliance with established routing guidelines.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and drive a sustainable resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to function as a catalyst for building organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities and quickly adapt in a fast-paced high-energy environment.

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 for all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis on 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.