Introduction:

The Outsourced Procurement Senior Manager will manage all commercial contracts, cost and claim negotiation with Tier 1 suppliers while working with cross functional teams to ensure smooth operations with our manufacturing partners.The Role: Accountable for bringing new Tier 1 partners on board, managing all onboarding due diligence activities, RFx activities, and supplier award.Accountable for managing the relationship between Dyson and the assigned suppliers / contract manufacturers/JDM/ODM partners, as well as assigned supplier performance.Manage, communicate, and drive any regular and / or ad hoc tasks with the suppliers / contract manufacturers/JDM/ODM partners, and ensure satisfactory objectives are achieved before deadline.Manage, communicate, and drive any regular and / or ad hoc internal Operational / Commercial / Financial / Engineering / Project / Technical discussions and ensure objectives are achieved that are in-line with Dyson’s best interest.Review / Respond / Resolve any inquiries / tasks from both internal or external in a timely and satisfactory manner.Proactively provide strategic advice to the management team so proper business / operational decisions can be made.Provide guidance and leadership to both internal and external parties in achieving targets relating to Dyson Operations Procurement team. Provide coaching to junior members of the team.Key deliverables:Driving cost negotiations on product cost, cost savings per contract, cost optimization, and able to deliver a good result of cost savings vs target.In collaboration with Legal team, leading commercial contract negotiations, revisions through variation agreements for new Tier 1 suppliers as well as existing suppliers.Tasks, issues, claims, communications are completed within the given timeframe, while achieving the objectives.Accountable for overall Claims management for assigned CMs from submission to closure, act as escalation point for all claims.Responsible for claims closures under Ops procurement responsibilities.Ability to work in a fast pace ever changing environment to deliver optimal solutions at prescribed time frame.Demonstrated leadership by providing meaningful resolutions, foresee potential issues and guide both internal and external parties in resolving these issues.Management of both external and internal relationships, being the first point of escalation on tier 1 supplier management from cross-functional teamsTeam player that has no lines drawn and willingness to go above and beyond your scope of work to achieve organizational objectives.Key Skills / ExperienceDegree in Engineering with at least 10 years’ experience within the procurement function.Strong commercial background within a Manufacturing/ Engineering environment.Experienced in dealing with EMS/CM/JDM/ODM vendors.Profound understanding and experience of Global procurement & legal regulations.Excellent communicator; able to present update and challengers in a clear and concise manner. In a spoken, written, and presentation setting.Excellent problem-solving skills that could be applied is various settings.Capable in planning and project management.Strong business acumen, excellent data analytics skillsComfortable with a fast-paced and intellectually challenging work environment, being resilient and able to handle pressure.

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