Associate Procurement Manager
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Job Summary
Job Description: Associate Procurement Manager (D8) Associate Procurement Manager
Purpose of Role
Minimum 5 years engineering experience with at least 2 years in cost analysis or 3 years in equipment procurement (OPEX). SAP/Ariba experience advantageous.
Responsible for sourcing capital equipment and services in support of Dysons manufacturing plans (OPEX).
Operates autonomously demonstrating a meticulous and analytical approach to cost breakdown and supplier negotiation driving cost reduction and ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions aligned with Dysons operational and financial objectives.
Coordinates and leads sourcing projects to successful completion meeting all project/business requirements.
Reviews and validates purchase requests for compliance and completeness.
Approves purchases within authorized spend thresholds following company policies.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date purchase orders procurement systems and documentation monitors and reports cost schedule and performance metrics for contracts and subcontracts.
Drives and supports other assignments or projects as needed.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Equipment Sourcing & OPEX Reduction. Define and execute strategic and tactical initiatives for reducing equipment-spend optimizing overall procurement value.
Supplier Management & Negotiation. Formulate and lead negotiation strategies with suppliers and vendors to secure optimal pricing terms and strategic supply relationships for equipment and related services.
Cost Analysis Data Search & Accuracy. Analyse full cost structures for equipment (direct indirect and hidden costs) build cost models and ensure data accuracyproviding insights for budgeting total cost of ownership and forecasting.
Project Management & Multitasking. Deliver multiple concurrent equipment procurement projects balancing milestones priorities and cross-functional resources to ensure on-time and in-budget outcomes.
Documentation Compliance & Systems. Ensure rigorous and accurate documentation management in purchasing systems (e.g. SAP Ariba) supporting compliance and audit readiness.
Process Improvement. Initiate lead and drive cross-functional process improvements and cost management initiatives consistent with company objectives.
Internal Stakeholder Management. Proactively engage with cross-functional teams communicating clearly anticipating information needs sharing updates and aligning on business or project priorities.
External Supplier Engagement. Build and maintain robust supplier relationships resolve issues and drive supplier performance innovation and continuous improvement across the supply base.
Risk Management & Quality. Identify risks in supplier proposals and contract execution implement mitigations and own supplier quality escalation when required.
Leadership & Collaboration. Lead complex strategic and business-critical procurement projects or initiatives exercising influence within cross-functional and leadership teams to deliver best outcomes for quality cost and business objectives.
Core Technical Competencies & Skills
Equipment specification development & validation
Supplier evaluation audit & selection
Advanced cost modelling cost breakdown and cost database management
Contract drafting negotiation and risk mitigation
Project management (including multitasking/portfolio delivery)
Data analysis management and accuracy assurance
Compliance and document control using ERP/procurement systems (SAP Ariba)
Continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma desirable)
Proactive and strategic internal stakeholder engagement
External supplier relationship management and performance improvement
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds dont 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Dyson vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, hair straighteners, hair stylers, air purifiers, humidifiers, hand dryers and lighting. Shop at Dyson.com for free shipping and warranty.
