Associate Procurement Manager

Summary

About us

Global Supply Chain (GSC) at Dyson is responsible for delivering competitive, resilient, and scalable supply solutions that enable Dyson’s manufacturing and innovation agenda. Within GSC, Global Equipment Procurement drives the sourcing, cost optimisation, and lifecycle management of capital equipment and related services supporting Dyson’s global manufacturing footprint.

About the role

The Associate Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing capital equipment and related services (CAPEX/OPEX) in support of Dyson’s manufacturing plans. The role operates with a high level of autonomy, applying strong analytical capability and commercial judgement to cost modelling, supplier negotiation, and procurement execution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end‑to‑end equipment sourcing projects to meet business, cost, quality, and timeline requirements.

• Defining and executing strategic and tactical cost‑reduction initiatives across equipment spend.

• Developing negotiation strategies and leading commercial discussions to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and supply arrangements.

• Analysing full equipment cost structures, building cost models, and ensuring data accuracy to support budgeting, forecasting, and total cost of ownership.

• Reviewing and validating purchase requests for compliance, completeness, and alignment with company policies.

• Approving purchases within authorised spend thresholds and maintaining accurate procurement documentation.

• Managing multiple concurrent procurement projects and priorities, ensuring on‑time, in‑budget delivery.

• Proactively engaging internal stakeholders to align on requirements, priorities, and project progress.

• Building strong supplier relationships, managing performance, risk, quality issues, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintaining audit‑ready documentation and compliance within procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba).

• Supporting cross‑functional process improvement and other procurement initiatives as required.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Management, or a related field

• 5 years of working experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, engineering support, or project coordination

• Exposure to equipment procurement, capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, OPEX, manufacturing operations, or engineering environments is an advantage

• Experience working with ERP / procurement systems (SAP, Ariba preferred).

• Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and managing complex procurement projects.

Key Attributes

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or automation equipment used in manufacturing environments

• Ability to read and interpret equipment specifications, drawings, datasheets, and quotations

• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to cost accuracy and detail.

• Commercially astute, confident in leading negotiations and influencing outcomes.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Proactive, structured, and able to operate independently with sound judgement.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Comfortable taking ownership of supplier risk, quality escalation, and issue resolution.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on value creation.

• Eagerness to learn and develop technical and procurement knowledge

• High level of integrity and accountability in handling commercial information

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment and meet deadlines

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.