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.
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.
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
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.
Dyson solves real-world problems and creates better products through the application of engineering, science, design and creativity. It is a family-owned, global technology company, founded by Sir James Dyson who remains at the helm alongside his son Jake.
Since inventing the first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner, the DC01, Dyson has consistently invested in research and development to improve its products and technologies radically. Dyson offers products across a growing range of areas: floorcare, air purification, robotics, haircare including formulations, lighting, hand drying, and most recently audio. Dyson continues to expand into new areas.
Today, Dyson sells products in more than 80 markets, has 450 Dyson stores worldwide and is available in all major technology and beauty retailers. Dyson has global headquarters in Singapore and major technology campuses in Singapore, the UK, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Its global team of engineers, scientists and software developers are focused on developing technology-enabled products which work better and which people love to use. Key areas of focus have included high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics, machine learning and aerodynamics.
Beyond products, to encourage an inventive future, Dyson is also inspiring the next generation of engineers and inventors through the Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award.
The Dyson family applies its problem-solving approach in other fields, and established Dyson Farming in 2012. It is one of the largest farming businesses in the UK, extending to 36,000 acres across Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. It is a family-owned enterprise unlike any other, focussed on long-term investment in British farming and the countryside to grow tasty and nutritious food.
