Commodity Manager Electronics & OEM

Overview

Manage global electronic component supply, cost, quality and supplier relationships

Key Responsibilities

• market analysis
• cost forecasting
• supplier performance
• supplier management
• contract negotiation
• supply strategy

Tasks

-Act as focal point and subject matter expert in global market for assigned commodity. Provides commodity, technology, and supplier market know-how to the organization -Exemplify Dover Zero harm rules in support of a safe working environment -Maintain current knowledge regarding global market conditions affecting supply chain, develop and defend with data, corresponding strategies to ensure meeting Sourcing policy deployment objectives. -Support Technology on new product development. Work with Engineering to develop / align electronics sourcing roadmaps to long term sourcing strategies. -Oversee suppliers to continuously improve quality, cost, delivery, and service to support supply chain operations -Develop cost baseline & inflation forecasts for assigned commodity(s). Keep current on commodity market, cost drivers and economic outlook to guide strategy, perform data analysis on commodity spend, supplier performance and market intelligence. -Leading and influencing decision making in stakeholder departments – effective communication. -Develop and maintain supply strategy in line with Dover Code of Conduct for assigned commodities aligned to business and supply chain requirements based on analysis of available data. -Identifying and mitigating supply chain risk. -Own and manage supplier relationships for assigned portfolio based on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Capacity using formal SRM processes, PFEP, ensuring suitable supporting contract mechanisms are in place, understand and drive cost-out -UK and International travel may be required to visit suppliers or other Dover locations -Negotiating and managing value-add supply contracts within commodity portfolio. -Report on current condition of supply base in terms of dashboard data, demonstrating corrective actions and problem-solving activity have been deployed to address issues. -Coaching and mentoring team members and stakeholders. Organize team workload and priorities as applicable. -Conduct and lead business reviews with key suppliers.

Requirements

• cips
• degree
• ms office
• oracle erp
• pcba
• 5 years

What You Bring

-Excellent English (verbal and written) -Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification an advantage. -Self-motivated and orientated towards improvement/development of responsibilities - flexible in accepting accountabilities. -Degree qualified or able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience. -Proficient in use of MS packages. -Demonstrating professional supply chain best-practices and developing documented processes, procedures and methods to embed them in the organisation -Willingness to engage with stakeholders (engineering, marketing, sales) to understand Dovers products and customer requirements and ensure they are reflected in our supply chain. -Expert in the development, deployment and administration of service contracts and terms and conditions. -Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems an advantage. -Minimum of five years working in a similar role, showing consistent career progression to current level, preferably within an engineering or high-volume manufacturing environment, -Able to be flexible in both approach and outlook. -Comfortable in presenting information in a variety of formats to senior management, -Demonstrates full accountability and ownership for all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility. -Able to generate significant cost reduction though coordination with internal stakeholders (engineering, planning, materials) and VA/VE -Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise in a complex environment. -Identification and qualification of world class supply sources at both supplier and component level -Adhoc assignment to accountability for key department/business unit projects -Escalation point to remediate major supply chain issues impacting business operations. -Ability to use data to support excellent decision making. -Persistence in problem solving approach with ability to deliver solutions that address the issue effectively. -Must have Commodity specific technical knowledge regarding PCBA manufacturing, electronics components, etc. and understand the electronics market (including broker market) and supplier base thoroughly. -Confident and familiar with the requirements for successful negotiation.

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About Dover Fueling Solutions

-Born from a lineage of historic fueling brands, DFS merges trusted names like Wayne, Tokheim and OPW under a single global platform. -Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with manufacturing hubs across North America, Europe and Asia. -As part of Dover Corporation (~$8b revenue), DFS invests heavily in digital: launching its DFS DX™ IoT/cloud platform to optimize forecourt assets. -Its tech suite powers projects from advanced POS systems and digital pump displays to automatic tank gauging, remote diagnostics and EV fast chargers. -DFS routinely collaborates with partners like Bottomline to offer end-to-end fuel management—from logistics software to wetstock monitoring. -Typical deployments include smart dispensers that show targeted media, loyalty rewards at the pump, wetstock loss detection and connected firmware. -Recent standout: RDM by DFS brought remote diagnostics to Wayne Helix dispensers across EMEA, cutting downtime and service costs. -DFS continues expanding beyond conventional fuels—integrating EV charging, LNG/CNG/H2 support as stations diversify energy offerings.

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