Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering
Core
Strategic leadership role driving cost optimization, supply chain performance, and Design-to-Cost initiatives across global product development and lifecycle projects.
Role type
Senior Manager, Project Procurement & Cost Engineering
Builds
Global product development initiatives, new product introductions, technology transfers, and localization projects
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic procurement leadership, Design-to-Cost, Value Engineering, should-cost modeling, supplier risk mitigation, cross-functional negotiation, SAP proficiency, project management, change management, commercial acumen, data-driven cost analysis
Preferred skills
Supply Chain Management training, Negotiation training, Project Management training, French language skills, AI-enabled productivity tools
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a global team of Project Buyers and Material Engineers; Establish procurement support processes for development and new product introduction; Ensure early supplier involvement to improve costs and manufacturability; Lead cross-functional Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives; Identify and implement design modifications and material substitutions to reduce costs; Develop and maintain should-cost models and cost breakdown analyses; Support Engineering teams in assessing commercial impact of design choices; Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks; Collaborate with Commodity Management on sourcing opportunities; Ensure timely supplier selection and procurement readiness for launches; Monitor and report procurement KPIs and project performance.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership with hands-on execution