Senior Sourcing Specialist

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.

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing Dover’s supply chain operations. Your primary responsibility will be to identify, evaluate and engage suppliers to ensure the highest quality and cost efficiency of materials and services, while also assessing and mitigating risks and identifying new opportunities for improvement and innovation. You will be accountable for managing supplier relationships, cost reduction and supply strategy to ensure effective and strategic sourcing of a commodity portfolio. This varied and hands-on role requires energy, flexibility and an entrepreneurial approach to delivering a world-class supply chain to support DFS operations. You will report to Senior Sourcing Manager and will support Electronics and Electro-mechanical componentry commodity scope accordingly. Tasks or issues on an ad hoc basis may be required upon request.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify Dover Zero harm rules in support of a safe working environment.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to meet the company’s procurement goals.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers through market research, RFQs and RFPs.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, delivery lead time and quality.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and company standards.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including regular analysis of supplier performance – engaging proactively with supplier to improve performance based on KPI’s.
• Identify and capitalise on opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, and innovation within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including materials, production, engineering, supplier quality assurance, finance etc to ensure optimised supply chain operations.
• Escalation point for remediation of major supply chain issues impacting business operations inside commodity portfolio.
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, contracts and supplier performance metrics.
• Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions and best practices in procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise.

Candidate Profile:

• Detail and Process orientation - Achieves high quality and productivity standards by adhering to standard work.
• Familiar with technical product specifications and the ability to identify sources of supply capable of providing them.
• Ability to use data to support excellent decision making through analysis.
• Self-directed time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Demonstrates full accountability and ownership for all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Persistence and curiosity in problem solving.
• Comfortable in presenting information in a variety of formats to business stakeholders – leading and influencing in the course of delivering projects.

Candidate Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Familiar with commodity strategy development and execution processes, supply contracting principals and tendering processes.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in risk assessment and management.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems an advantage.
• Level 4 or 5 or CIPS qualification an advantage.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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.

This position may be located in: EMEA: United Kingdom: Dundee: Dundee

Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement