Sr Category Cost Manager

Morrisville, North Carolina, USA💼 Full-time💰 $118,100–$118,100🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-25

Core

Drive cost transparency, modeling excellence, and negotiation readiness for mechanical/electromechanical categories by leading cost analysis and supplier engagement.

Role type

Senior Category Cost Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Builds

Cost models, supplier cost-reduction plans, strategic sourcing decisions

Domain

Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering / Procurement

Deliverable

Required skills

Cost modeling, cost analysis, financial modeling, supplier negotiation, should-cost modeling, clean-sheet modeling, DFM/DFA, value engineering, make-versus-buy analysis, total cost of ownership analysis, mechanical component manufacturing knowledge, global supply base dynamics

Preferred skills

People management, international/multi-cultural experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead cost analysis initiatives, interact directly with suppliers to drive cost improvements, partner with category leaders to support strategic sourcing decisions, provide structured reporting to the CMVA team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management

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