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 Dyson’s 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 Dyson’s 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.
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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 accuracy—providing 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.
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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
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What We Do
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds.
Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education.
Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world.
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