Procurement Manager

Dyson; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Dyson as a Procurement Specialist, where you'll drive cost reduction strategies for equipment and services. You will leverage your engineering expertise to negotiate with suppliers, analyze costs, and ensure the reliability of supply. Your role will be pivotal in making cost-effective purchasing decisions that align with the company’s operational goals.

Benefits

Transport allowance

Comprehensive medical care and insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Leadership development workshops

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years engineering experience.
• 2 years in cost-related roles or 3 years in equipment procurement.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Defines and drives equipment OPEX reduction strategies.
• Formulates negotiation strategies with vendors.
• Analyzes full cost structures and develops cost models.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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Global Procurement (GP) is accountable for the strategic sourcing of Direct Materials, Tooling and Equipment, needed for the manufacturing and assembly of Dyson products, securing the material readiness for product launches and achieving the cost targets of the bills of material.

The mission of GP is to contribute to Dyson’s competitiveness by achieving an optimum of Cost, Quality, Technology Innovation, Assurance of Supply and Sustainability for purchased materials, tools and equipment.

About the role

Defines and drives equipment OPEX reduction strategic and tactical approaches

Formulate negotiation strategies with related vendors and suppliers to secure best pricing for selected equipment and services.

Analyze the full cost structure of each piece of equipment, including direct, indirect, and hidden costs

Develop cost models for equipment categories and provide insights to assist with budgeting and forecasting

Initiates and drives cross-functional and process improvements and cost management activities consistent with company objectives.

Build and maintain strong internal and external networks involving coordination among various groups & stakeholders.

Partners with functional and/or cross functional leadership to influence priorities and objectives to ensure supply reliability, best total cost, on time delivery, minimum risk and best quality

Utilizes leadership and negotiation skills to influence outcomes with internal stakeholders and/or external customers and suppliers.

Leads complex, strategic and business critical projects or initiatives.

About you

Minimum 5 yrs engineering experience; ideally with 2 years of experience in cost related coverage or 3 years of experience in equipment procurement role (OPEX). SAP/ Ariba knowledge is a plus.

This role performs activities related to the sourcing of Capital Equipment and services, in support of Dyson manufacturing plan. (OPEX)

The ideal candidate will thrive working autonomously while demonstrating a meticulous approach to cost breakdowns and supplier negotiations to drive bottom-line reduction. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions that support our operational and financial goals.

To coordinate sourcing projects, ensure completion to meet project/business needs.

Reviews purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements.

Approves purchases of authorized amounts or size.

Maintains and updates purchasing orders, systems, and documentation. Monitors the cost, schedule and performance metrics of contracts and subcontracts.

Works on other projects and/or assignments as needed.

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.
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