Category Manager

Dover Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dover Corporation is seeking a Category Manager to oversee supply chain strategies and ensure reliable sourcing. This critical role is located in Austin, Texas. You'll excel at managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality, and implementing cost-saving strategies. With at least 5 years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and a background in engineering or supply chain, you will drive significant value for Dover.

Eligible for benefits like 401(k), health insurance, and other perks, this full-time position allows for growth and diverse projects. Join our innovative team and make a difference!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles.
• Deep technical knowledge of plastic injection molding and castings.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-million dollar contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Execute business strategy and deliver value through supply chain management.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for key suppliers; manage supplier base.
• Develop commodity strategies based on volumes and market trends.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Problem-solving

Supplier performance management

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Location: Austin, TX, US 78728

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a Dover company, 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, 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.

DFS is part of Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

Overall Scope:

A Category Manager executes a business strategy that delivers value through total cost of ownership solutions and helps ensure that DFS has a reliable supply chain. This is accomplished by managing risks and costs through leveraging DFS and Dover’s requirements worldwide. This is a full-time on-site role and will be responsible for day‑to‑day tasks such as category management, analytical skills application, contract negotiation, procurement, and sales activities. You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to add value and satisfy both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Serves our customers (Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and End Customers) and assures cost‑competitive continuity of supply for existing parts and services as well as new product development and introduction.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts for key suppliers; manage supplier base.
• Develop commodity strategies based on DFS volumes, Dover volumes, or volumes of future acquisitions.
• Identify areas of risk within the supply chain; implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain knowledge of market industry trends within the area of expertise and communicate the potential impact on business.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand; track market conditions, price trends, and futures markets.
• Monitor supplier market characteristics regularly; identify opportunities resulting from market shifts and take advantage of such shifts.
• Work with all functions and users to ensure internal customer needs are met.
• Manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, total cost).
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and establish annual cost‑out, quality, and on‑time delivery targets with key suppliers. Provide regular performance feedback to suppliers, as well as quality business reviews (QBRs), and drive corrective actions as required.
• Enforce terms and conditions of purchase orders and other agreements and compliance with legal requirements and Company policy. Make sure parts are set up properly, supplier master, etc., and in the ERP system.
• Resolve nonconformance issues, back‑charges, and claims in a timely manner to minimize the Company’s exposure.
• Develop supplier spending reports to identify targeted improvements and leverage value for the company.
• Seeks opportunities to expand diverse supplier spend.
• Lead Continuous Improvement events with suppliers; improve total cost of ownership.
• Manage cost and assets (cost, productivity, inventory).
• Implement sourcing design changes to improve reliability in operations and reductions in costs.
• Work with operations and business teams to design optimal source points and shipping arrangements.
• Operate on a daily basis to meet reliability objectives for customer supply.
• Works with the Operations team to maximize value across the supply chain and drive a culture of continual improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles.
• Deep technical knowledge of plastic injection molding and castings.
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi‑million dollar contract negotiations.
• Expertise in cost modeling (Should‑Cost analysis) for molded and cast parts.
• Strong understanding of tooling design, manufacturing processes, and lead times.
• Skills to analyze supplier financial information and capability.
• Knowledge of fueling industry and EV trends.
• Ability to travel both locally and globally.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Access to best industry practices, industry trends, and supply/demand and a thorough understanding of products.
• Excellent oral and written communication is required. Influencing skills are preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time (long international flights).

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

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; 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 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.

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