Engineering
Dyson | Procurement
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| The procurement team at Dyson is responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier management. Dyson technology is cutting edge and we find solutions and partners to help deliver this. Pricing is paramount as we manage one of the biggest budgets in the business. Therefore we are all team players but each of us has specialist skills. |
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| Mark McKeown, Procurement Manager. |
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| Why do you enjoy working at Dyson? Life at Dyson is extremely varied and the opportunity for learning new things is never far away. As well as my official role as procurement manager for products, I have involved myself in other areas that interest me such as plant, equipment and non-stock purchasing. That’s the thing about Dyson, if you want to expand your knowledge, then you can do. I also like the fact that we are a global company and have the opportunity to move around when opportunities arise. In my three and a half years at Dyson I have worked in Malaysia, China and Singapore. What inspires you? A couple of people and for very different reasons. Firstly, Nelson Mandela. He emerged from imprisonment to run the country with no bitterness for his aggressors. Secondly, Jackson Pollock who is a 20th Century abstract artist who broke the mould in terms of what was considered art. I do some painting myself and sometimes adopt his style. What is your favourite invention? The electric guitar. I love to play mine with my headphones on. Oh yes headphones – there’s another great invention. |
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| Dyson, the global manufacturer of bagless vacuum cleaners, bladeless fans and efficient hand dryers is expanding its research and development facility in Singapore by 700%. Dyson, most well known for its bagless vacuum cleaners, launched in the UK in 1993. In recent years they have launched non-floorcare technology: In 2006 it launched the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer – a fast, hygienic, energy efficient hand dryer that strips water from hands in just ten seconds. It uses the Dyson digital motor and consumes up to 80% less energy than a conventional warm air hand dryer, and offers significant environmental benefits when compared to paper towels. Launched in late 2009, the Dyson Air Multiplier™ fan has no blades. Instead it uses Air Multiplier™ technology to amplify air 15 times, expelling 405 litres of cool, smooth and uninterrupted air every second. Dyson exports its machines from the UK to 51 countries and is market leader in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe and Canada. It employs over 2,500 people worldwide and invests millions developing new technology every year. Areas of expertise include microbiology, fluid, mechanical, electrical, electro magnetic compatibility, thermal, acoustic and software engineering. The team in Singapore will continue to be responsible for the development of next generation digital motors, along with all non-vacuum cleaner products. The motors, which are used in all Dyson’s handheld vacuums and the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer, are fast, efficient and powered 1.2 million Dyson machines last year alone. The latest digital motors are the fastest, most energy efficient motor for use in home appliances. |
