Senior Sourcing Specialist

Dover Corporation; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in Dundee to manage supplier relationships and drive sourcing strategies. Candidates should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a background in strategic sourcing or procurement. The role involves contract negotiation, supplier performance analysis, and teamwork to enhance supply chain operations. This position is on-site three days a week and will start as a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles is essential.
• Strong English language skills are required.
• Ability to present information effectively to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and resolve operational issues.
• Identify and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance and implement improvements.
• Support commodity strategy aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Detail and Process orientation

Excellent communication skills

Self-directed time management

Data analysis for decision making

Problem solving

Familiarity with technical product specifications

Presentation skills

Education

Level 4 or 5 or CIPS qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for managing supplier relationships, cost reduction and supply strategy to ensure effective sourcing of their commodity portfolio. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to act as a primary escalation point for their assigned supplier portfolio to resolve operational issues for the sites they support, or as directed by their line manager. This varied and hands‑on role requires energy, flexibility and an entrepreneurial approach to delivering a world‑class supply chain to support DFS operations.

This position reports to an assigned Commodity Manager and will support a specified commodity scope accordingly. The position is located in Dundee, UK and the successful candidate must be willing to work on site 3 days per week (minimum).

This role will be offered on an initial 12 month fixed term contract basis with potential for a possible permanent contract thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

• Exemplify Dover Zero Harm Rules in support of a safe working environment
• Identify suitable sources of supply for new and existing components within portfolio through RFQ or tender.
• Execute management for assigned commodities aligned to commodity strategy, business revenue objectives and supply chain requirements.
• Negotiate and manage value‑add supply contracts within commodity portfolio.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and opportunities through regular analysis of supplier performance – engaging proactively with supplier to improve performance based on KPI’s.
• Escalation point for remediation of major supply chain issues impacting business operations inside commodity portfolio.
• Continuous improvement based on A3 problem solving and analysis of data.

Candidate Profile

• Detail and Process orientation – achieves high quality 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.
• Excellent communication skills and strong English language skills are essential.
• Evidence of success in a similar role eg. strategic sourcing specialist / buyer / procurement assistant or similar position.

Occasional travel may be required to supply partners or Dover locations.

Candidate Experience and Qualifications

Familiar with supply contracting principals and tendering processes.

Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems an advantage.

Level4 or5 or CIPS qualification an advantage.

Work Arrangement : Onsite

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

This position may be located in: EMEA : United Kingdom : Dundee : Dundee

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement #LI-HW2

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