Procurement Manager

Location: Dundee, DND, GB

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite in Dundee office)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do. Our people are the heart of our company, and we promise that you'll work on innovative products and solutions, be mentored by collaborative and caring managers, and have opportunities for meaningful growth.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships from a diverse global supply base, delivering cost reduction and supply strategy to ensure a World Class Supply Chain for the assigned commodities. This role requires coordination with a diverse network of stakeholders and complete ownership of supplier performance in terms of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify Dover Zero harm rules in support of a safe working environment.
• Develop and maintain supply strategy in line with Dover Code of Conduct.
• Act as focal point and subject matter expert in global market for assigned commodities.
• Strategic sourcing: Develop cost baseline & inflation forecasts, perform data analysis on commodity spend, supplier performance, and market intelligence.
• Supplier management: Identify and evaluate suppliers, manage relationships based on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Capacity.
• Cost management: Drive significant cost reduction initiatives.
• Risk management: Assess and mitigate risks related to sourcing and supply chain activities.
• Project coordination: Support construction projects by providing timely procurement of required goods.
• Contract management: Oversee the entire contract lifecycle and continuously improve quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools to gather and analyze procurement data.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices.
• Report on supply base conditions and corrective actions.
• Demonstrate professional supply chain best practices.
• Support Technology on new product development.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• International travel may be required.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in a similar role within a large global manufacturing organization.
• Detail and process-oriented approach.
• Strategic mindset and excellent time management skills.
• Accountable and persistent in problem-solving.
• Confident in negotiation and effective communication.
• Willingness to engage with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Self-motivated and flexible in accepting responsibilities.
• Able to travel regularly as required.

Candidate Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree qualified or relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years in a similar role, preferably in engineering or high-volume manufacturing.
• Commodity-specific technical knowledge.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS packages.
• Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification is an advantage.
• Expert in service contracts and terms.
• Excellent English (verbal and written).

The information contained within this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management or the company's ability to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to or from this role at any time. This document is subject to change with or without notice.