Doreen Timmons
About Doreen Timmons
Doreen Timmons serves as a Global Commodity Manager at Dover Corporation and has held a similar position at Tokheim since 2002. With extensive experience in supplier management and commodity strategy, she plays a vital role in optimizing supply chain efficiency and ensuring product quality.
Current Role at Dover Corporation
Doreen Timmons serves as the Global Commodity Manager at Dover Corporation, a position she has held since 2016. Based in Dundee, United Kingdom, she plays a crucial role in implementing commodity strategy and planning. Her responsibilities include reviewing the global company product strategy and ensuring the security of supply. Timmons also assists in managing product lifecycle, engineering change notices, and product strategy, contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain.
Experience at Tokheim
Timmons has been with Tokheim as a Commodity Manager since 2002, accumulating over 22 years of experience in this role. In Dundee, she focuses on supplier quality improvements and program management. Her work involves the supplier selection process, including audit, appraisal, and management for electronics across multiple sites in Europe and Asia. Timmons also analyzes the raw material market and negotiates electronic component contracts.
Previous Employment at Schlumberger Technologies
Before her tenure at Dover Corporation and Tokheim, Doreen Timmons worked at Schlumberger Technologies as a Buyer from 1991 to 2002. During her 11 years at the company, she developed skills in procurement and supply chain management, which have contributed to her current expertise in commodity management.
Education and Professional Certification
Doreen Timmons studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College, where she achieved an HND in Catering & Hotel Management from 1978 to 1981. She also attended Carnoustie High School. In addition to her educational background, Timmons is a certified ISO 14001 auditor, which highlights her commitment to environmental management systems.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In her role as Global Commodity Manager, Timmons is responsible for critical decision-making, including make-or-buy decisions to optimize supply chain efficiency. She collaborates with various teams, including marketing, engineering, and quality, to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and is involved in cost reduction planning. Timmons identifies and submits capital investment requirements, ensuring that the organization meets its strategic goals.