Sourcing Specialist I, Chattanooga

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands - Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, and Parts Central - to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. Our mission, "Improving Lives," drives us to make a significant difference, both in the marketplace and in the lives of our employees and their communities. For more information, visitwww.doveresg.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available atdovercorporation.com.

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group (ESG)

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Reports To: Commodity Specialist III

Department: Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sourcing Specialist I will be supporting the commodity management team in the sourcing of raw materials and components for Electrical components and assemblies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Communicate with vendors regarding RFQs for new, existing, and special components. Works with manager to analyze quotations in terms of price, quality, availability, service, warranty, and the consistency of each.
• Must be able to collect, organize and analyze data in a meaningful way to facilitate decision-making. Must be able to communicate information to other plant locations to ensure continuity between plants.
• Support productivity activities, such as VAVE projects, with current product and new product development (NPD) with engineering, product management and Commodity Managers.
• Must become proficient with J. D. Edwards operation and be able to enter and maintain purchase orders and/or release/delivery information.
• Support ECO process by logging ECR/ECO, prepare pull prints for RFQs, identify suppliers to quote, quote analysis; notifying SQE of PPAP sample availability communicate internally with different functional areas and externally with suppliers; prepare periodic progress reports and presentations.
• Support category manager by ordering parts for evaluation, prototypes, and/or to mitigate supply risks.
• Support category manager with onboarding of new vendors by facilitating NDAs, drafting agreements, developing schedules to support initial part delivery, and as needed, vendor changeover management.
• Work with the sale's forecast and purchasing teams to create demand plans for critical vendors and parts and communicate those forecasts to critical vendors.
• Apply logistical options and associated costs to assure that material flow from suppliers to ESG results in a high quality delivered product with an optimal cost structure.
• Prepare and issue reports and/or correspondence using Power Point, Excel, Word.
• Must be proficient with advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Mail Merge, Pivot Tables, VLookup, etc.) and SharePoint.
• Support team members in their absence - warranty, supplier quality, and meeting participation.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of organization throughout all daily activities. To include, but not limited to, documentation of all verbal and written correspondence with others (internal and external), proper filing of such information, planning and scheduling of appointments and the coordination of such with others within the department and/or company, time management and the prioritization of tasks. Must document on the purchase order all details relative to supply of a given component to allow for tracking and/or follow-up by others in the event of absence of the employee.
• Attendance at work, including presence at work during regular working hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the department manager, is essential. Acceptance of overtime assignments may also be required in order to meet departmental goals and objectives.
• Must be courteous and professional to others (internal and external). Must maintain a "customer service" attitude toward plant, supervisory, and management personnel to ensure that our ultimate customer receives the highest level of service. Must have the ability to interact with vendors, customers and others in a confident, professional manner.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% too ESG plants and facilities, vendor's facilities, and internationally as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
• Must have a good attendance record.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years' experience in the Purchasing field.

• Must be able to handle multiple wide range tasks.

• Ability to work with computer-based information and systems, including Microsoft Office applications.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships

Strategic Mindset

Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

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.

Job Function : Supply Chain & Procurement