About us
The Global Outsourced Procurement team manage and develop our Manufacturing Partners from contractual perspective with engagement and support from cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
About the role
The Outsourced Procurement Manager will manage all commercial contracts, cost and claim negotiations with Tier 1 suppliers while working with cross functional teams to ensure smooth operations with our manufacturing partners
Key liaison and PIC (person in charge) to manage the relationship between Dyson and the assigned suppliers (contract manufacturers).
Manage, communicate, and drive any regular and / or ad hoc tasks with the suppliers (contract manufacturers) and ensure satisfactory objectives are achieved before deadline.
Manage, communicate, and drive regular and / or ad-hoc internal meetings and discussions with Operations, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, Project and Technical teams and ensure objectives are achieved that are in line with Dyson's best interests.
Review, respond and resolve any inquiries and tasks from both internal or external stakeholders in a timely and satisfactory manner.
Proactively provide strategic advice to the management team so proper business and operational decisions can be made.
Provide guidance and leadership to both internal and external parties in achieving targets related to Dyson Commercial.
Coach junior members of the team.
Key deliverables
Driving cost negotiations on product cost, cost savings per contract, cost optimizations, and able to deliver a good result of cost savings vs targets.
Driving commercial contract negotiations, revisions for new Tier 1 suppliers as well as existing suppliers.
Tasks, issues, claims, communications are completed within the given timeframe, while achieving the objectives.
Ability to work in a fast pace ever changing environment to deliver optimal solutions at prescribed time frame.
Demonstrated leadership by providing meaningful resolutions, foresee potential issues and guide both internal and external parties in resolving these issues.
Management of both external and internal relationships, being the first point of escalation on tier 1 supplier management from cross-functional teams.
Team player that has no lines drawn and willingness to go above and beyond your scope of work.
People Developer, at Dyson we believe that everyone is a key component in the team, and we continue to develop people even as we deliver programs.
About you
Degree in Engineering with at least 7 years' experience within the procurement function
Strong commercial background within a Manufacturing/ Engineering environment
Experienced in dealing with EMS, CM vendors
Strong understanding and experience of Global procurement & legal regulations
Excellent communicator; able to present update and challengers in a clear and concise manner. In a spoken, written, and presentation setting
Excellent problem-solving skills that could be applied is various settings
Capable in planning and project management
Strong business acumen, advance data analytics skills
Comfortable with a fast-paced and intellectually challenging work environment, being resilient and able to handle pressure
Benefits
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. #LI-AK
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
