Commodity Manager

Part of Dover Corporation's Engineered Systems segment, Vehicle Service Group (VSG) is a strong, diverse and dynamic global leader in the vehicle service industry. VSG comprises 13 major vehicle lifting, wheel service, diagnostic and collision repair brands: Rotary Lift, Chief, Forward, Direct-Lift, Ravaglioli, Hanmecson, Revolution, Elektron, Blitz, Nogra, Butler, Space and Sirio.

SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing assigned suppliers and products/services for the VSG Madison site. Areas of responsibility include: (1) Development of global commodity plans relating to market/trend analysis, source identification/selection, total cost reductions, supplier performance criteria, cost model structures, and supplier quality. (2) Development of material planning/optimization activities relating to supplier delivery performance, inventory turns/lead-time improvement, inventory obsolescence, engineering change management, and cycle count management. (3) Administration of procurement policies/procedures and leadership activities necessary for optimal performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

1. Identify, assess, and secure best in class sources.
2. Drive continuous improvement activity with the supply base to support Vehicle Service Group objectives.
3. Manage suppler delivery performance for assigned suppliers and products.
4. Oversee the purchasing and/or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the operation of the Company. Confers with requesting parties when specific sources are requested added or changed.
5. Establishes and maintains purchasing practices, contracts, assessments and policies to insure honest, fair, and ethical relationships with our vendors. Keeps informed on legal matters that affect purchasing policies.
6. Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
7. Keeps abreast of materials and markets and materials pricing trends that affect Company products.
8. Provide leadership in supplier negotiation sessions including articulating clear negotiation strategies.
9. Maintain stock levels in the most economical quantities to minimize investment, control storage costs, handling and obsolescence.

CONTACTS (Internal and External): Heavy contact with operations personnel and suppliers including telephone, written and supplier visits.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Supervision: Works under limited supervision, handles routine matters on own initiative.
• Responsibility: Exercises high degree of judgment in matters related to purchasing, materials, manufacturing, and industrial engineering.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accountability for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects/programs/duties as outlined in this job description. Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to global issues. Uses technical/analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible.
• Visionary Leadership - Displays passion and optimism; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
• Cultural Awareness - Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to global cultural differences. Works comfortably in a myriad of environments. Promotes and supports corporate diversity initiatives.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Delegation - Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Ethics & Work Standards - Maintains the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in subordinates, business partners, and vendors.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A manufacturing operations centered four year university degree and three to five years of supply chain management experience is required. MBA and experience in international materials management and international procurement will be a plus.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches, articles, and proposals using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Foreign language skills are a plus, especially German, Japanese, or Mandarin.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS400 and PRMS or related business systems software; thorough understanding of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Excel mastery is expected.

TRAVEL: Must be willing to travel up to 50% - including both domestic and international travel. Must be willing to relocate to international locations if necessary to achieve Company objectives.

The above description represents a general synopsis of the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all requirements that may be inherent in the job.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.