Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Location: Dundee, DND, GB

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 office days per week at Broughty Ferry, Dundee facility)

Fixed Term Contract: 6-12 months

Job Requisition ID: 63121

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people- the heart of our company. As an employee, you will work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by collaborative, caring managers and teammates who act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in meaningful ways. Unique and interesting projects-both locally and globally-will challenge you and allow you to pursue different rewarding career paths.

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As Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing Dover’s supply chain operations. Your primary responsibility will be to identify, evaluate and engage suppliers to ensure the highest quality and cost efficiency of materials and services, while also assessing and mitigating risks and identifying new opportunities for improvement and innovation. You will be accountable for managing supplier relationships, cost reduction and supply strategy to ensure effective and strategic sourcing of a commodity portfolio. This varied, hands on role requires energy, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial approach to delivering a world class supply chain that supports DFS operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify Dover Zero harm rules in support of a safe working environment.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to meet the company’s procurement goals.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers through market research, RFQs and RFPs.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, delivery lead time and quality.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and company standards.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including regular analysis of supplier performance and engaging proactively with suppliers to improve performance based on KPIs.
• Identify and capitalise on opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement, and innovation within the supply chain.
• Collaborate with internal departments-including materials, production, engineering, supplier quality assurance, finance-to ensure optimised supply chain operations.
• Escalation point for remediation of major supply chain issues impacting business operations within the commodity portfolio.
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, contracts and supplier performance metrics.
• Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions and best practices in procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve any issues or disputes that may arise.

Candidate Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Familiar with commodity strategy development and execution processes, supply contracting principals and tendering processes.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Experience in risk assessment and management.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems an advantage.
• Level 4 or 5 or CIPS qualification an advantage.
• Detail and process orientation – achieves high quality and productivity standards by adhering to standard work.
• Familiar with technical product specifications and the ability to identify sources of supply capable of providing them.
• Ability to use data to support excellent decision making through analysis.
• Self directed time management skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Demonstrates full accountability and ownership for all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Persistence and curiosity in problem solving.
• Comfortable in presenting information in a variety of formats to business stakeholders-leading and influencing in the course of delivering projects.

The information contained within this job description overview is not intended to be all inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management or the company’s ability to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities to or from this role at any time. This document is subject to change with or without notice.

Dover Fueling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law. Dover Fueling Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.