Sr Supplier Cost Analyst

AGCO Corporation; Linnavuori; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Epassi Benefits

Occupational health services

Job summary

AGCO Corporation, a global agricultural machinery leader, seeks a Cost Engineer to support regional procurement strategy and drive value through detailed cost analytics. You will deliver cross-functional support across sourcing and product development, contributing to cost savings and robust procurement processes.

The role requires an engineering background with cost engineering experience, strong data analysis, and fluent English and Finnish.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering (Bachelor/Master); MBA a plus.
• 2+ years cost analyst/engineering experience preferred.
• Fluent English and Finnish; other European languages a plus.
• Data-driven with strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Cross-functional project management experience and procurement negotiation ability.

Responsibilities

• Support regional supplier cost reduction programs.
• Conduct detailed manufacturing process simulations & should-cost calculations.
• Provide active negotiating support to global commodity teams.
• Define and maintain standardized cost analysis systems globally.
• Support AGCO School of Purchasing locally.

Skills

Cost analysis

Data-driven

Cross-functional PM

Analytical skills

Procurement negotiations

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

MBA (plus)

Job description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The Cost Engineer is responsible for cross-functional support to internal stakeholders during the sourcing and product development process, helping to drive the regional procurement strategy and creating value for internal and external customers through detailed manufacturing process cost knowledge. The incumbent reports to Sr Manager Supplier Cost Engineering, Global Purchasing and delivers strategic, tactical and operational support for the Purchasing organization. As an advisor to Procurement Leadership and cross functional process partners, the incumbent manages Supplier Cost Engineering (SCA) projects, prioritizes strategic and tactical initiatives to embed robust procurement processes, driving cost savings and delivering sound metrics.

Your Impact

• Regional responsibility for the supplier cost reduction programs and process cost optimization
• Realize cost savings for externally sourced components by conducting detailed manufacturing process simulations & should cost calculations
• Provide active purchasing negotiation support to global commodity teams. Create saving opportunities by bringing new manufacturing concept ideas to supply-chain
• Define, implement and maintain standardized cost analysis systems, tools and instruments for procurement from a global perspective. Identify potential supplier development opportunities from process cost analytics
• Support for the AGCO School of Purchasing locally (topics: cost calculation / negotiation / value analysis). Develop internal knowledge and expertise on manufacturing technologies

Your Experience And Qualification

• University degree in Engineering (Bachelor/Master) or equivalent. Further MBA and/or academic training in business/economics is a plus.
• Ideally over 2 years of work experience in a cost analyst/engineering -related role, but talented applicants with less experience are also considered.
• Fluent English and Finnish, further European languages are a plus.
• You are data driven and detail-oriented with strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Good understanding of the complete business environment from the aspects of purchasing, engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
• Proven track record of cross-functional project management and active participation in procurement negotiations. Ability to communicate at all levels in a cross-functional, matrix-oriented, multicultural organization. Manufacturing process knowledge in the agricultural machinery industry field such as castings, forgings, machining, metal fab, electrics & electronics, plastics, etc. is a plus.

Your Benefits

• We offer an international and collaborative environment where innovation and excellence are valued. You’ll have opportunities to grow your career and develop your talents.
• You will work in Linnavuori as a part of the global cost engineering team, alongside professional, motivated and open-minded colleagues, ready to welcome you to AGCO.
• We value our employees' well-being, offering flexible working hours, remote work options, Epassi Benefits, and comprehensive occupational health services.

Your Workplace

You’ll work at Moottorikatu 7, FI-37240 Linnavuori, Finland. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

We’d love to hear from you and learn more about your skills and experience!