Sourcing Commodity Analyst

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading 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 Refrigeration and Food Equipment 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.

 

Job Title: Sourcing Commodity Analyst

Location: Conyers, GA

What we are looking for:

We're seeking a strong candidate to join our Sourcing group and support the strategic sourcing of direct categories, including Refrigeration Products, Electronics, and Sheet Metal. In this role, you will support approximately $60-80 million in annual spend across key categories. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing business, with responsibility for executing sourcing strategies in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization.

 

The Sourcing Analyst will support the comprehensive strategy for these categories, including supplier management and development, supplier risk analysis, and cost savings for fast-growing categories purchased by Hillphoenix. Other strategic activities include global sourcing efforts, supply base optimization, make-versus-buy decisions, new product development, and risk mitigation. This position reports to the Sourcing Manager.

 

What you will be responsible for in this role: 

• Execute strategic cost-savings projects for key commodities, including Refrigeration, Electronics, and Sheet Metal.
• Negotiate supplier contracts including pricing, lead time, stocking agreements, and non-price terms.
• Create supplier risk management strategies to mitigate risk across the supply chain.
• Execute make-vs-buy decisions by working with internal team members and leveraging data to drive effective decisions.
• Interact with Dover Corporate Sourcing, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, and suppliers.
• Identify and drive deployment of cost savings, structuring cost reduction programs using value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) techniques, and other tool sets to reduce supply chain complexities and waste.
• Analyze cost, delivery, performance, and quality data to identify cost-savings opportunities, risk mitigation actions, and supplier performance escalations.
• Creating executive-style presentations summarizing analytical data across our company
• Lead discussions around spend analytics and other data into presentations for management reviews.

What are the basic qualifications?

• Required: BS Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in manufacturing or supply chain industry.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• MBA

To be a great fit for the role:

• Demonstrated ability to apply a systematic, disciplined approach to managing technical product sourcing.
• Working knowledge of sourcing principles, including cost, risk, contracts, delivery, production, demand, and forecasting.
• The Sourcing Analyst needs to have an entrepreneurial mindset, strong organizational skills, the ability to implement a strategic plan, a strong bias for action, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• High energy and self-motivated.
• Strong sense of urgency balanced with process compliance.
• Basic knowledge of technical drawings and specifications.
• Basic understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, key commodities such as compressors, evaporator condensers, valves (solenoid and manual), couplings, CDUs, controllers, control panels, sheet metal, and sensors.
• Strong analytical skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data visualization, to support sourcing decision-making, pricing reviews, and process tracking reports.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for data analytics and executive-level presentations.
• Clear and concise communication skills to share analytical details and drive effective decision-making.

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

 

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

 

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays

 

Travel

Typically travels up to 20% of the time, primarily domestically.

 

 

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This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. 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.

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Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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