Buyer

Our Story:

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: Buyer

Location: Sylmar, CA.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Buyer, Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) who will be responsible for purchasing maintenance materials and repair services from suppliers, while considering cost effectiveness, quality and urgency. Additional responsibilities involve analysis of market trends, the selection of suppliers and the expedition of shipments and deliveries.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Purchase requested material and services via authorized purchase requisitions through ORACLE
• Outsource and bid commodities (production materials when needed) and services to insure current market cost and lead times.
• Consolidate purchases with a select number of industrial suppliers in effort to reduce cost.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, facility and department leads for requested materials or services.
• Manage all Capital Expenditure purchases
• Manage VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) Supplier
• Participate in physical inventory activities including scheduling of Food Truck, Weigh Scales, Scissor Lifts, etc.
• Rectify all accounting price and receiving discrepancies.
• Review MRP reports to insure proper purchase amounts and to schedule delivery dates.
• Responsible for all Tool Crib items
• Handle all rejected material purchases to insure timely return to the vendor or to obtain credit
• Must have the ability to multi-task and be able to work with two systems AS400 and ORACLE

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in Supply Chain
• Requires 5-7 years’ experience in procurement/planning in manufacturing environment.

What are the preferred qualifications?

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  Preferred Professional Certification such as APICS, CPM, CPIM, CPP, and CPSM.

To be a great fit for the role:

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  Strong background in negotiations aimed at reduction of overall cost
• Experience in Pull system contracting, Supplier agreements, VMI programs, and Vendor relations management
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including the hourly workforce, first line supervision, senior management, as well as vendors.
• Understanding and support of company policies and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, agreements, and procedure manuals as well as speak effectively before groups of customers and employees of the organization.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills; solid analytical ability.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Strong computer knowledge/proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MRP)

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 of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to 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.

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  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

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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.