Commodity Manager

Dover Corporation; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel solutions company in Dundee is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and maintain supply strategies. The ideal candidate has experience in procurement and engineering environments, alongside strong negotiation and communication skills. This hybrid role also requires international travel to suppliers and corporate locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in a similar role, preferably in engineering or manufacturing.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems is advantageous.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Organize team workload and priorities.
• Develop and maintain supply strategy based on data analysis.
• Negotiate and manage supply contracts.

Skills

Detail and Process orientation

Excellent time management

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Degree or relevant experience

Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP systems

MS Office packages

Job description

Commodity Manager

Job Requisition ID: 63663

Department: Manuf. & Operations (DEPT_MFGOP)

Reports to: Director, Sourcing & Materials

Location: Dundee, DND, GB (Hybrid)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

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. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading‑edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel‑dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock‑management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize team workload and priorities as applicable.
• Develop and maintain supply strategy for assigned commodities aligned to business and supply chain requirements based on analysis of available data.
• Able to generate significant cost reduction through coordination with internal stakeholders (engineering, planning, materials).
• Act as focal point and subject matter expert in global market for assigned commodity.
• Achieve high quality and productivity standards by adhering to standard work.
• Demonstrate competence, proactivity and leadership in implementing procurement best practice (e.g. 5S, PFEP, POH, KPI, SRM etc.) in the context of Dover processes and the Oracle ERP system.
• Negotiate and manage value‑add supply contracts within commodity portfolio.
• Develop and execute initiatives relating to business continuous improvement projects.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Escalation point to remediate major supply chain issues impacting business operations.
• International travel to supplier and Dover corporate locations.

Candidate Profile

• Detail and Process orientation.
• Ability to use data to support excellent decision making.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise in a complex environment.
• Demonstrates full accountability and ownership for all aspects of assigned areas of responsibility.
• Able to coach and mentor team members.
• Persistence in problem solving approach with ability to deliver solutions that address the issue effectively.
• Confident and familiar with the requirements for successful negotiation.
• Leading and influencing decision making in stakeholder departments – effective communication.
• Able to be flexible in both approach and outlook.
• Comfortable in presenting information in a variety of formats to senior management.
• Willingness to engage with stakeholders (engineering, marketing, sales) to understand Dovers products and customer requirements and ensure they are reflected in our supply chain.

Candidate Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in a similar role, showing consistent career progression to current level, preferably within an engineering or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems an advantage.
• Proficient in use of MS packages.
• Degree qualified or able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience.
• Level 5 or 6 CIPS qualification an advantage.

Dover Fueling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, 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.

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