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Senior Procurement Manager

Summary

Salary
Competitive
Team
Procurement
Location
Singapore - Technology Centre

About us

Dyson operates at the leading edge of new technology and research. We are looking for an experienced Procurement Professional to lead activities related to the sourcing of Capital Equipment and services, in support of Dyson manufacturing plan. (CAPEX)

About the role

  • Manages RFx process & negotiation with supplier base to drive bottom-line reduction

  • 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

You will:

  • Drive the definition of strategic and tactical approaches within area, drives execution within assigned category

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

  • 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

You will have and be able to demonstrate a clear passion for Technology and Commodity Management and the benefits it can bring to our organisation. You will be able to smoothly navigate sometimes complex situations and be comfortable with operating with ambiguity at all levels within the business.

Technical know-how, commercial acumen, C-Level Stakeholder management and experienced influencing skills will be key for this role. Resilience and the desire to bring about fundamental change is also essential. 

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Chemistry or Business.

  • Experienced in management of raw material procurement.

  • Strong Communication skills.

  • Excellent negotiation skills in monopolistic and competitive settings.

  • Ability and drive to work independently.

  • Excellent project management and data presentation skills.


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.


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.