Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands - Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, and Soft-Pak - 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. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

ESG is a Dover Corporation operating company. Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of over 23,000 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 Manager

Department: Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be supporting the commodity management team in its sourcing activities being primarily responsible for purchasing and controlling inventory of raw materials and components for New Product Introduction (NPI).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Communicate with vendors regarding price quotes for new 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.


• Must become proficient with J. D. Edwards operation, and be able to enter and maintain purchase orders and/or release/delivery information.


• Process ECOs using engineering software and tracking progress of same. Log ECR/ECO, prepare RFQ-pull prints, identify suppliers to quote, quote analysis; assign ECOs to other team members as required; notifying SQE of PPAP sample availability communicate internally with different functional areas and externally with suppliers; prepare periodic progress reports and presentations.


• Support productivity with NPD-VAVE project activities with engineering, product management and Commodity Managers.


• Support category manager with new product project launch assignments, by ordering samples from prototype from Prototype up to Production Validation Testing (PVT).


• 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.


• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and other components required to manufacture New Products. Includes verification of accuracy of receiving records (price and quantity), analyzing and/or adjusting releases from new or existing purchase orders, working with sales and/or engineering to identify upcoming orders and subsequent component requirements, researching any invoicing discrepancies for component/raw material purchases, etc. Must be able to make decisions based on the information collected above, and be able to communicate this information as necessary to all appropriate parties both internally and externally.


• Process requests/requisitions for Prototype, Demo, Alpha, Beta and PVT builds. Includes verification of appropriate approval levels, verification of proper account coding, creation of purchase orders, and placement of approved orders. Orders must properly identify the intended recipient of such orders and refer back to the Requisitioner.


• 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.


• 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

Results Driven

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.

This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Tennessee : Chattanooga

Sub Division :Chattanooga

Job Requisition ID :35840