Senior Buyer

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 Whats 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: Senior Buyer

Location: Conyers GA

What were looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Buyer responsible for the procurement of multiple Direct MRP Managed Parts/Components subassemblies raw materials finished goods production equipment and supplies from approved suppliers within assigned commodity this role you will work closely with the Production and Scheduling teams to ensure that all required items are ordered in a timely manner at the most economic quantity and lowest cost in order to meet production requirements while simultaneously minimizing inventory exposure at the factory and in the supply chain.

The Senior Buyer may also participate in Project teams involving materials procurement (direct indirect and maintenance departments) and will assist in optimizing the procurement and sourcing supply chain following up on key KPIs and metrics and developing standard work and training others as be successful in this role you must possess strong analytical and data management skills with experience in Material Requirements Planning experience in order to understand the flow of materials from MRP MES and managing inventory systems.

What youll be responsible for in this role:

• Manage relationships with key suppliers of raw materials sub-assemblies production equipment and supplies to ensure a consistent supply of materials to meet operating requirements.

• Purchase goods materials components or services in line with specified cost quality and delivery targets and to KPIs.

• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate with any supply problems which may pose a risk of impact on business operations.
• Responsible for maintaining current trade compliance data for applicable goods.
• Work closely with the Production and Scheduling teams to ensure that all required items are ordered in a timely.
• Manage inventory for the components assigned for both the internal plants as well as third party vendors.
• Arrange for vendors to drop-ship parts as needed.
• Work closely with other departments within the organization (e.g. Engineering Quality Production NPI Lab Warehouse Accounting Finance etc.)
• Implement supplier partnership models.
• Participate in Project teams involving materials procurement (direct indirect and maintenance departments).

What are the basic qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Technical field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8 years of purchasing experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with MRP-driven purchasing production support and direct material inventory management
• Proven ability to manage purchase orders supplier delivery performance and critical shortages in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel with a focus on process optimization
• Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities under tight timelines

What are the preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated success in supplier development sourcing negotiations and cost reduction strategies (e.g. VMIC lead-time and MOQ optimization)
• Experience with Lean tools continuous improvement and change management initiatives
• Strong analytical data management and project management capabilities
• Experience managing contracts supplier relationships and cross-functional initiatives
• APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) preferred
• Experience in manufacturing environments such as sheet metal refrigeration components or similar industries
• Advanced ERP proficiency (e.g. Oracle) and strong technical skills (Excel SQL preferred)
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and work effectively in matrixed fast-paced environments

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. Its 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. Its 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

Whats 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.