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Job Description

• The Procurement Specialist will lead all procurement activities for DetNet for raw materials, capital assets, services, and consumables.
• The role will include the development and implementation of procurement strategies, including aligning procurement activities with the organisation's overall business objectives, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Required outputs: functional

• Implement efficient procurement strategies through negotiation and securing favourable supplier terms.
• Support end-to-end Procurement and Supply Chain activities in line with the DetNet procurement policy.
• Oversee the procurement process by managing all aspects of the procurement process, from requisition to payment, ensuring that all steps are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Provide support and advice to leadership teams and relevant business stakeholders in relation to procurement processes, policies, and best practices.
• Guide internal business stakeholders on areas of cost saving and the execution thereof.
• Act as a key player in supplier and subcontractor vetting process.
• Liaise with key company stakeholders to determine their product and service needs and assist in maintaining current and searching for potential new suppliers.
• Monitor business trends and product availability to pay the best price for company goods and services without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities to senior management, providing insights and recommendations on procurement targets, results, and shortfalls.
• Ensure that contracts and agreements with suppliers are in place, up to date, robust, and risk-free, and the organisation receives the best value for its expenditure.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and efficient inventory management.
• Manage supplier performance by monitoring their service to DetNet, identifying and addressing any issues, and working with the suppliers to improve their performance.
• Ensure all activities related to sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies are carried out to meet operational, project, and programme demands to support short- medium and longer-term objectives
• Understanding of INCOTERMS and import procedure (Documents for customs clearance)
• Liaise with the channel partners to obtain the detailed volume requirements for sustaining a successful product range.
• Ensure compliance by ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted in a compliant and ethical manner, adhering to all relevant regulations and policies

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain or equivalent.
• A postgrad degree or CIPS Level 6 in Procurement and Supply is advantageous.
• Minimum 6-8 years in procurement-related roles with management experience, with a proven track record of success in contract negotiations.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain management and logistics
• In-depth understanding of quality management systems
• Knowledge of the electronics industry will be advantageous.
• A good understanding of financial management is advantageous.
• Possess experience in contract management extending to second/third-tier suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of procurement and ERP systems.

Closing Date

• 2025/09/23

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Job Description

• To bridge the gap between product design and scalable manufacturing. Play a pivotal part in transforming new product designs into efficient, high-quality production systems.
• Ensure manufacturability, improve production processes, and collaborate cross-functionally to bring innovative products to life at scale.

Required outputs: functional

• Partner with R&D and design teams to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and efficient assembly.
• Lead the industrialization of new products, from prototyping through to production readiness and release.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, technologies, and define production equipment requirements.
• Verify and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP against Manufacturing Data Packages (MDPs).
• Perform time studies, process validations to set world-class manufacturing standards.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements using lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.to ensure competitive product costing; improved efficiencies, including determining the EOQs (Economic Order Quantities)
• Facilitate the development of assembly instructions, testing procedures, process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the industrialization of test equipment and collaborate on test system design and validation.
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving activities (e.g., 8D, A3) to improve quality and reduce waste.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or a related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in manufacturing transfer or new product introduction (NPI) environments.
• Proven experience with process validation techniques, such as PPAP and PFMEA.
• Hands-on experience with quality and lean tools (PFMEA, SPC, 8D, A3, Kaizen).
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, materials, and process technologies

Closing Date

• 2025/09/23