Procurement Manager

Dover Corporation • Antigo, WI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Procurement Manager for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin . Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required. WHAT YOU’LL DO The Procurement Manager provides results-driven leadership in procurement with a focus on best practices, quality and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships and supervises a team of buyers/procurement specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience is considered with manufacturing procurement background.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with procurement, inventory, supervision, and ERP systems experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Collaborative and cross-functional relationship management and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at shop floor and leadership levels.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of Inventory and Procurement practices.
• Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Syteline ERP system experience.
• Government compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages a procurement team.
• Supervises a team, leading by example and motivating people in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Performs analysis of customer demand and historical material usage to develop and execute safety stock programs.
• Leverages metrics and other tools to drive departmental performance.
• Establishes and implements methods and best practices that support inventory forecasting, procurement, and material control.
• Develops and executes a sourcing strategy to meet the location’s growth and sourcing requirements.
• Identifies potential supplier sources, conducts interviews with potential vendors, negotiates favorable supplier agreements and manages supplier and vendor contracts.
• Identifies, develops and manages effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Establishes, implements and manages a system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance.
• Delivers and fosters continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates with the Global Operational Excellence team in the development and implementation of global initiatives.

Benefits

• Benefits for this position include: 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, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager