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The Outsourced Procurement Manager will manage commercial contracts and cost negotiations with Tier 1 suppliers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives.\nAct as a key liaison for managing relationships between Dyson and assigned suppliers.\nCoordinate and drive regular and ad hoc tasks with suppliers and contract manufacturers, ensuring objectives are met within deadlines.\nSupport internal meetings and discussions with Operations, Commercial, Finance, Engineering, Project, and Technical teams to align on company objectives.\nRespond to inquiries and tasks from internal and external stakeholders promptly and effectively.\nContribute to operational decisions by providing sound commercial advice.\nSupport cost optimization activities and assist in cost-down initiatives with internal and external engagement.\nCollaborate on contract negotiations and revisions for Tier 1 suppliers.\nAssist in resolving issues and claims, escalating where necessary.\nFoster teamwork and maintain strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.\nundefinedKey deliverables\nAchieve cost savings and optimizations through effective negotiations. Ensure timely completion of tasks, issues, and communications while meeting objectives. Maintain strong supplier relationships and act as a point of contact for escalations. Demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.Tasks, issues, claims, communications are completed within the given timeframe, while achieving the objectivesAbility to work in a fast pace ever changing environment to deliver optimal solutions at prescribed time frameDemonstrated leadership by providing meaningful resolutions and guiding both internal and external parties in resolving issuesPeople Developer, at Dyson we believe that everyone is a key component in the team, and we continue to develop people even as we deliver programsAbout you\nDegree in Engineering with at least 7-10 years’ experience within the procurement functionStrong commercial background within a Manufacturing / Engineering environmentExperience working with ODM/JDM suppliers. Good understanding of procurement processes and legal regulations. Good knowledge & experience of product R&D and innovation with demonstrable experience of working with commercial teamsStrong communication skills-able to present updates and challenges clearly in spoken, written, and presentation formats. Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams. Capable in planning and project coordination. Strong business acumen and analytical skills. Comfortable with a fast-paced and intellectually challenging work environment, being resilient and able to handle pressureDyson 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.\nDyson 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. 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