Supervisor, Purchasing

Dover Food Retail•Chester, VA

About The Position

Our Story : Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and l eading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony . DFR is part of the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail. What we are looking for: Develops and maintains purchasing management instructions, policies and procedures. Plans and executes data used to manage for Trade Compliance updates. Manages and controls Supplier base setup for the department.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years purchasing experience
Bachelor degree and/ or CPIM certification preferred.
Requires working knowledge of computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
Strong Leadership Skills.
Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
S olve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Must have a bias for action and ability to make decisions.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervises members of the purchasing team, train, work allocation and problem resolution.
Advise other departments of any changes in prices and lead times and material availability.
Expedite deliveries.
When necessary, get engineering's approval for alternate materials if delivery would delay production.
Resolves complex issues and supports production in material needs.
Able to perform the daily functions of the department.
Responsible for trade compliance data and ensure it is maintained within the system and coordinate policy procedure with the purchasing team.
Primary contact and responsibility for Supply Base Maintenance.
Review quotations for terms and conditions that might conflict with company policy.
Assist production in getting answers to their questions.
Act as liaison between plant supervisors and managers.
Maintain inventory levels consistent with production schedules.
Work with Engineering to develop and maintain part description and specifications files.
Review order status/MRP report daily and place orders as necessary.