Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for managing supplier relationships, cost reduction and supply strategy to ensure effective sourcing of their commodity portfolio. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to act as a primary escalation point for their assigned supplier portfolio to resolve operational issues for the sites they support, or as directed by their line manager. This varied and hands-on role requires energy, flexibility and an entrepreneurial approach to delivering a world-class supply chain to support DFS operations.

This position reports to an assigned Commodity Manager and will support a specified commodity scope accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify Dover Zero Harm Rules in support of a safe working environment
• Identifying suitable sources of supply for new and existing components within portfolio through RFQ or tender.
• Execute management for assigned commodities aligned to commodity strategy, business revenue objectives and supply chain requirements.
• Negotiating and managing value-add supply contracts within commodity portfolio.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks and opportunities through regular analysis of supplier performance – engaging proactively with supplier to improve performance based on KPI’s.
• Escalation point for remediation of major supply chain issues impacting business operations inside commodity portfolio.
• Continuous improvement based on A3 problem solving and analysis of data.

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.
• Occasional travel may be required to supply partners or Dover locations.

Candidate Experience and Qualifications:

• Familiar with supply contracting principals and tendering processes.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems an advantage.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) or able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience.
• Level 4 or 5 or CIPS qualification an advantage.