Tooling Procurement Associate Manager

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Dyson began thirty-one years ago with James Dyson and a handful of engineers questioning everyday products, thinking differently and making them better. We are now the world's number one vacuum cleaner manufacturer in the UK, US, Japan, Europe and Australasia.

This is an exciting time to join Dyson. The SEA region has a rapidly growing business and a rapidly growing procurement team with a remit for change. We have a lot of work to do but you will be joining a group of passionate and ambitious professionals who are working hard to deliver new technology and business profitability as part of an integrated supply chain. The team supports Dyson’s business by taking ownership, having a continuous improvement approach, and promoting teamwork and integrity

The Tooling Procurement team plays a critical role in the procurement process of Dyson’s injection moulding tools.

This person will lead the sourcing activities for our Tooling category, together with the team or depending on the experience lead the team. The tooling category is a true cross-functional team and will have extensive engagement with and support from cross-functional teams and key internal and external stakeholders.  He/she will have to lead the RFQ process, including the supplier selection, the toolmaker (allocation) strategy, toolmaker capacity agenda and conduct performance reviews with the toolmakers as per the Dyson strategic purchasing approach (Cost, Quality, Delivery and Responsiveness etc.) to achieve current and future business requirements. The role will be based in Singapore and will be expected to spend time in the Malaysia sister office liaising with the wider procurement team and engineering teams stationed in both offices as well with the supplier base (globally).

• To coordinate sourcing projects to ensure completion to meet project/business needs.
• To support the supplier selection & negotiation process, coordinating the relevant cross-functional team and ensuring best value from the supplier-base.
• To develop and maintain good relationships with Stakeholders within Dyson Singapore and Worldwide and with outside parties to project the good image of Dyson.
• To follow up contract award, that appropriate supplier relationship and performance management structures and mechanisms are deployed to effectively manage contract adherence & performance. 
• To manage bid process from concept to supplier selection in line with purchasing process.
• Maintaining the purchasing database and documentation as predetermined practices.
• Preparing purchasing statistics and reports as required
• To support the continuous improvement ethic of the procurement team globally.
• To assist in strategic procurement activities across multiple categories.

A. Education and Qualification Required

• Minimum 4 years’ experience procurement and/or minimum 2-3 years in tooling engineering.
• Preferable at least a basic degree in Business related fields and or any Engineering discipline.
• Experience and Technical knowledge in Plastics Tooling making and Moulding process

B. Job Characterization & Competencies

• He/ She must possess high level of integrity and a good team player. He/she must be able to communicate with all levels of people.
• Possess leadership and administrative capability.
• Good adaptability and able to manage work load effectively.
• Well organized, systematic approach, ability to manage & resolve complex problem. Good analytical skill and diplomatic behaviour.
• Exposure to cross-functional working and leading cross-functional teams
• Understands and operates Supplier Relationship& Performance Management
• Willingness to learn together with and honest & trustworthy personality
• To comfortable working in a fast pasted organisation with the ability to adapt the changes required and to support the growth of Organization.

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