Senior Manager, Cost Management
Core
Lead strategic cost management and optimization of COGS for a multi-billion-dollar global product portfolio through advanced modeling, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Role type
Senior Manager, Cost Management
Builds
Cost reduction initiatives, advanced cost models, and optimized total acquisition costs for global supply chains.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Global Supply Chain / Cost Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced cost modeling, supplier contract negotiation, variance analysis, budget management, cross-functional team leadership, financial acumen, data analysis tools, global sourcing strategy, manufacturing cost estimation, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Automotive industry experience, global commodity market knowledge, strategic thinking, proactive leadership
Technologies
Advanced Excel, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end cost management of multi-billion-dollar procurement; Develop and maintain detailed cost models for product teardown and should-cost analysis; Execute high-stakes supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms; Lead cross-functional teams to achieve year-over-year value capture; Manage yearly budgets focused on cost-out targets; Mentor and develop a team of cost management professionals.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with team management