Manager, Global Sourcing - Indirect

Dover Corporation • Downers Grove, IL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Global Sourcing – Indirect is responsible for owning and executing sourcing strategies across assigned indirect spend categories while leading sourcing initiatives that support enterprise productivity objectives. This role bridges strategic direction set by senior leadership and day-to-day sourcing execution across Dover Operating Companies. The Manager leads complex sourcing initiatives, manages key supplier relationships, may have direct reports, and partners closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Functional Leaders to deliver cost, service, and risk-mitigation outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Five plus years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading sourcing initiatives and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing indirect spend categories preferred.
• Prior people leadership or significant matrix leadership experience preferred.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or similar) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute sourcing strategies for assigned indirect categories (e.g., IT/Digital, CAPEX, Transportation, Professional Services, Facilities, T&E).
• Translate enterprise sourcing priorities into executable category plans and sourcing initiatives.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead strategic and tactical sourcing opportunities across Dover Operating Companies.
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and spend analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle including opportunity assessment, RFP/RFQ/RFI development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and implementation.
• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, service-level agreements, contractual protections, and risk mitigation measures.
• Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure contracts align with corporate standards and financial objectives.
• Own relationships with key strategic suppliers within assigned categories.
• Drive supplier performance through governance mechanisms such as QBRs, scorecards, and escalation processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities with strategic suppliers.
• Serve as a trusted sourcing partner to Corporate and OpCo stakeholders.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, project outcomes, and performance metrics to business leaders.
• Influence decisions in a matrixed environment without direct authority.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-regional sourcing teams.
• May directly manage sourcing professionals (Project Managers and/or Analysts).
• Coach and mentor team members to strengthen sourcing rigor, negotiation capability, and stakeholder engagement.
• Track and report KPIs include savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Improve sourcing tools, processes, and governance models to support scalability and consistency.
• Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and company policies.

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• wellness reimbursement
• tuition assistance
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees