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Dorman Procurement Manager, HD in Colmar, Pennsylvania
Procurement Manager, HD
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Date: Aug 14, 2024
Location: Colmar, PA, US, 18915
Company: Dorman Products
Founded and headquartered in the United States, Dayton Parts has for over a century supported the commercial vehicle market to boost driver uptime by combining the largest selection of parts with the deepest levels of service, engineering, and innovation. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dorman Products. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.
We rely on everyone who works at our family of companies, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business and is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Manager for Dayton Parts will report directly to the director of Supply Chain and will be responsible for developing supplier strategies within the supply chain organization that align with the commercial vision of the company, deliver industry-leading innovation, speed to market, product quality and delivery performance at the lowest total cost of ownership. This role will focus on optimizing our supply chain operations with a strong focus on sourcing products and driving efficient distribution to maximize growth. This individual will work cross functionally with the Operations, Sales and Product organization to generate desired supply chain strategies that will optimize profitability and serviceability . This role requires strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of supply chain management principles.
Pay Scale: 111,000.00 - 120,000.00 (15% Bonus)
Primary Duties
Lead a team of 2-4 Procurement Contributors overseeing the global sourcing activities for Dayton
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality products at competitive prices that align with branding and commercial strategy
Lead sourcing projects from ideation through savings realization to achieve targeted cost reductions
Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate risks
Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement, long term collaboration and mutual growth
Create and deploy vendor management KPIs
Work closely with supply planning to understand capacity needs of supplier to ensure maximum serviceability
Determine initial stocking strategies
Maintain Project Ideation Funnel and Active Project Decks to simultaneously deploy strategies, achieve YoY performance improvements and support NPI/Growth initiatives
Develop and maintain close working relationships at all levels of the organization to understand strategic direction and how supply chain strategies align in order to find solutions that meet their needs
Qualifications
Strong written and oral communications skills - including executive presentation skills
Excellent knowledge of procurement best practices, market trends, and sourcing strategies
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large amounts of data is required
Supplier relationship Management
Negotiation Skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional global teams in a dynamic work environment
Proven analytical, problem solving, and decision- making skills
Excellent computer skills – particularly Microsoft Office applications
Physical Requirement : Capability to lift 20 pounds.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with concentration in one or more of the following disciplines: Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business.
MBA is preferred
APICS certification is preferred
5+ years’ experience as a supply chain planning professional
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Core Values & Competencies
Ideation and Innovation
Deliver Customer Value
Empower Our Contributors
Accountability for Results
Strive for Excellence
Pay Scale
Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
www.DormanProducts.com