Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering (m/f/d)

NCSL International; Ettlingen; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workplaces and campus

Bruker Academy

Global opportunities

Flexible working hours

Work from home

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

EAP

Wellness program

Deutschland Ticket subsidy

Job summary

Bruker Ettlingen location is seeking a Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering Direct Material (m/f/d). The role leads a global team of project buyers and material engineers, driving cost reductions and design-to-cost initiatives across BBIO projects.

You will establish cross-functional cost engineering, oversee supplier integration and ensure readiness for product launches. Qualified candidates bring a Master’s degree and 9–12 years of leadership in international procurement or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with SCM/Negotiation/PM training.
• 9–12 years of leadership in international procurement, PM or engineering.
• Fluent English (C2) and native German; French (A1) optional.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the global team of Project Buyers and Material Engineers.
• Establish BBIO-wide procurement support for development and product intro projects.
• Ensure early supplier involvement to improve cost, manufacturability, and speed.
• Lead Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering with R&D, Engineering, Ops, suppliers.
• Identify design changes and substitutions to reduce cost while maintaining quality.
• Develop should-cost models and cost breakdown analyses for negotiation.
• Support Engineering in evaluating commercial impacts of design changes.
• Mitigate procurement risks through design adaptations and supplier diversification.
• Collaborate with Commodity Management for cost and risk benefits.
• Ensure timely supplier nomination and sourcing for NPI and transfers.
• Ensure readiness for product launches and ramp-up activities.
• Track KPIs on cost reduction, VE, milestones, and sourcing progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Change management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

AI productivity tools

Job description

Overview

Bruker is enabling scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker's high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in post-genomic life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and biopharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial and cleantech research, and next-gen semiconductor metrology in support of AI. Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. For more information, please visit www.bruker.com

We offer:

• Modern workplaces on a newly built campus equipped with state-of-the-art technology
• Continuous learning opportunities through the internal Bruker Academy
• Development opportunities within a global organization
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
• 30 days of annual leave plus additional special leave
• Vacation and Christmas bonuses
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits
• Complimentary hot beverages and water
• JobRad program & employee discounts
• Various dining options nearby and a subsidized company cafeteria
• A range of company events
• A positive, open, and forward-thinking international team
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• EGYM Wellpass (discounted fitness program)
• Subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket

Are you interested?

We are looking for a Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering Direct Material (m/f/d) at our location in Ettlingen.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering you will:

• Lead and develop the global team of Project Buyers and Material Engineers supporting BBIO projects.
• Establish BBIO-wide procurement support for development, transfer, localization, and product introduction projects.
• Ensure early supplier involvement to improve product cost, manufacturability, availability, and project speed.
• Lead cross-functional Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives in close collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and strategic suppliers.
• Identify and implement design changes, material substitutions, and technical alternatives that reduce product cost while maintaining required quality and performance standards.
• Develop and maintain should-cost models and cost breakdown analyses to improve negotiation effectiveness and product competitiveness.
• Support Engineering in evaluating commercial impacts of design decisions and technical changes.
• Identify and mitigate procurement-related project and supply chain risks through design adaptations, supplier diversification, and alternative sourcing concepts.
• Collaborate with Commodity Management to leverage supplier innovation and market intelligence for cost and risk reduction opportunities.
• Ensure timely supplier nomination and sourcing activities for all NPI, transfer, and redesign projects.
• Ensure procurement readiness for product launches, transfers, and ramp-up activities.
• Track and report KPIs related to cost reduction, value engineering, project milestones, sourcing progress, supply chain risk mitigation, and procurement contribution to business results.
• Track and report project procurement KPIs including cost, timing, risk, and sourcing progress.

Qualifications

Ideally, you bring the following qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, ideally complemented by additional training in Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, or Project Management.
• 9 to 12 years of relevant professional experience, including significant leadership responsibility within an international procurement, project management, or engineering environment.
• Excellent English language skills (C2), native-level German language proficiency, and optional French language skills (A1); able to communicate effectively in an international business environment.
• Strong expertise in SAP (advanced level) and excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including modern AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Solid experience in Project Management and Change Management, combined with outstanding negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Highly analytical and solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and proactively drive initiatives to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions, manage conflicts constructively, and provide and receive feedback professionally.
• Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven personality with strong teamwork skills and the ability to perform effectively in dynamic and demanding business environments.