Procurement Manager

Dover Precision Components is hiring a Procurement Manager for our Waukesha Bearings brand. Waukesha Bearings is a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings, active magnetic bearing systems and seals for high-performing turbomachinery and rotating equipment in oil & gas, power generation, marine, military, and industrial markets. Our forward-thinking team is committed to leading the markets we serve through superior technology and operational excellence. This role is based at our manufacturing facility in Antigo. Wisconsin. Due to our government client, US Citizenship is required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Procurement Manager provides results-driven leadership in procurement and inventory management with a focus on best practices, quality and continuous improvement. In this role, you will manage material flow, including maintaining inventory control and accuracy. This position is also responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships and supervises a team of buyers/ procurement specialists. Key responsibilities include:

• Develops, implements, and manages a cross-functional, fully integrated inventory, raw materials, and procurement team.
• Supervises a team, leading by example and motivating people in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Performs analysis of customer demand and historical material usage to develop and execute accurate production plans.
• Leverages metrics and other tools to drive departmental performance.
• Establishes and implements methods and best practices that support inventory forecasting, procurement, and material control.
• Implements and manages an inventory control system that provides reporting capabilities, minimizes overall inventory value, and ensures accuracy of cycle counts.
• Develops and executes a sourcing strategy to meet the location's growth and sourcing requirements.
• Identifies potential supplier sources, conducts interviews with potential vendors, negotiates favorable supplier agreements and manages supplier and vendor contracts.
• Identifies, develops and manages effective relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet established cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Establishes, implements and manages a system to evaluate, monitor and report supplier scorecard performance.
• Delivers and fosters continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates with the Global Operational Excellence team in the development and implementation of global initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience is considered with manufacturing procurement and materials background.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with procurement, inventory, supervision, and ERP systems experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Collaborative and cross-functional relationship management and leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively at shop floor and leadership levels.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of Inventory and Procurement practices.
• Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen

ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES

• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Syteline ERP system experience.
• Government compliance experience.

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS

Dover Precision Components (DPC) is part of Dover Corporation's (Parent Company) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative Customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered by Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees' needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are.

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.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include:a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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.

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contacthr@doverprecision.comfor assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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