Manager Procurement Cost Engineering
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Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Lead and develop the global Procurement Cost Engineering team, setting priorities and performance expectations.
Partner with Category Management and Regional Procurement to align cost engineering with sourcing strategies and business priorities, supporting supplier negotiations and cost reduction initiatives.
Oversee development and deployment of cost estimating software, establish costing standards, and provide cost modeling, analyses, and market intelligence to support procurement decisions and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
7-10+ years of experience in cost engineering, product costing, procurement, sourcing, or manufacturing.
Prior team leadership experience managing and developing team members.
Experience with should-cost modeling and cost estimating tools supporting sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.
Work Experience Required: 7-10+ years; Notice Period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced leader capable of managing a global, cross-functional procurement cost engineering team.
Strong background in developing and implementing cost models that support strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation processes.
Comfortable working in a collaborative environment interfacing with category management and procurement regions to drive cost optimization and supplier performance.