Associate Buyer

Location:

Colonial Heights, VA, US, 23834

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as Hill Phoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer‑centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Manages the complete procurement lifecycle, from identifying strategic, low‑cost, and high‑quality suppliers to overseeing the purchasing and delivery of goods and materials. This involves preparing RFPs and purchase orders, approving payments, and resolving issues such as shortages and missed deliveries. The role also entails various projects, monitoring supplier compliance with contractual obligations, and supporting the arrival of materials to ensure a smooth production schedule.

• Learns to issue POs daily in response to various demand signals (Kanban, MRP, Min / Max)
• Expedite deliveries to ensure on‑time delivery of components to the production line
• Work with other departments to mitigate impact of changes in lead times and deliveries
• Maintain professional company image and supplier relations through daily business communications
• Utilize ERP system to provide data on demand history and usage
• Learn to issue debit memos to vendors on changes resulting from returned / rejected material
• Calculate and maintain optimal inventory levels to support safety stock needed to absorb demand variation while supporting inventory turns objectives
• Seasonally adjust purchase volumes to support business objectives
• MRO Purchasing
• Assist with new supplier set up
• Additional projects as assigned

• 1‑3 years of entry‑level purchasing experience or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or a similar field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office & ERP systems, AS400 & Oracle preferred
• Ability to respond to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and people skills

• Six Sigma Certification
• APICS certification
• Automotive or aerospace manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with supply chain management tools and methodologies is an advantage
• Good business acumen and agility in working

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi‑task competing priorities and projects at the same time.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills—including Microsoft suite of products including Power BI.
• Desire to learn the strategic side of purchasing
• Good business acumen and agility in working

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It is our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions, and measure our performance. It is our…