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:        Supervisor, Purchasing         

Location:        Richmond, VA       

 

What we are looking for:

 

We are seeking a Supervisor, 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 $175M+ for two manufacturing plants located in Richmond, VA 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 passion and demonstrated success in managing supply chain and operations process improvements, as well as an individual that can gain credibility as a business partner. The successful candidate should have:

 

Business acumen and a passion for making a difference in the business The ability to drive processes across a system, see trends and analyze data Experience in managing a team with role model leadership characteristics Experience with expanding partnerships with the supply base and instilling continuous improvement both with internal team members and the external supply base

 

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 Developing and implementing inventory and purchasing strategies (VMI, Kanban, MRP, 3PL, etc.) to assure 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, implement monthly PPV reviews, and identify opportunities to improve performance Ensuring the accuracy of all purchasing master data Training and developing team members on both technical and behavioral skills Working closely with Supplier Quality to facilitate supplier corrective actions and compliance to DFR Supplier Quality Manual Leading continuous improvement activities related to purchasing processes, tools, and communication Improving performance to department KPIs on Supplier OTD, PPV, PO Processing Time and E&O reduction

 

What are the basic qualifications?

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or ability to obtain certification (APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ISM CPSM), equivalent purchasing experience. Minimum of three (3) years in supply chain, manufacturing scheduling/planning, or other relevant experience Minimum of two (2) years’ experience managing direct reports

 

What are the preferred qualifications?

 

Experience of progressive experience in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Experience in procurement-related functions User experience in an ERP system APICS CPIM, CSCP or ISM CPSM certification Lean / Six Sigma experience AS400 and /or Oracle experience Advanced Excel skills Project Management experience Contract Review / Management experience Experience with Power BI or similar analytics platform Experience in an S&OP environment

 

To be a great fit for the role:

 

Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and drive a sustainable resolution. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to act as a catalyst for building organizational effectiveness and efficiency.  Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship 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 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.