Procurement Cost Engineering Specialist

Datalogic; Emilia-Romagna; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare and benefits package

Permanent contract

Company retirement plan

Job summary

Datalogic is seeking a Cost Engineer to join the Procurament Team in Italy. You will help shape product competitiveness through standardized cost processes, estimation, control and forecasting, closely coordinating with R&D and other stakeholders.

The role emphasizes value analysis, cost planning and inputs to cost reduction initiatives, with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and fluent English required. The compensation package reflects the scope and market standards.

Qualifications

• Cost estimation and cost control
• Ability to forecast costs and track targets
• Experience in R&D or mechanical design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to target cost definition
• Support Technical cost Reduction activities with R&D/CM/SE
• Prepare cost planning and prioritize actions
• Assign and track Value Analysis progress with R&D/CM/SE
• Create RFQ standard formats for cost tables
• Maintain Cost Table for Should Cost analyses
• Lead Teardown Cost Analysis for competitor BOM costs

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

PLM

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

SAP

PLM

Job description

Job Description

This position will be a key member of the Procurament Team. As a member of this team, you'll help shape the future success of Datalogic by playing a key role in making our products competitive in an increasingly complex market.

Role Mission

Ensures development, implementation and use of standardized work processes and best practices for cost estimating and cost control. Estimations, cost control, cost forecasting and assure that the ongoing actions to achieve the cost target are pursued by the various departments (Focus on R&D and CM).

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the target cost definition
• Contribute to the Technical cost Reduction activities while still playing a key role in guiding the process and the relationship with R&D and other stakeholders.
• Prepare the cost planning (priority list vs the target).
• Assign and check the progress for the Value Analysis actions with R&D/CM/SE
• Build up the RFQ standard format as input for the cost tables.
• Build and Maintain Cost Table for Generating Should Cost Analysis.
• Drive the Teardown Cost Analysis related to the Bom cost of Competitor product.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Engineering with a technological focus. Degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.
• Languages: Fluent English (written and verbal communication)
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in Cost Engineering activities or in R&D as a mechanical designer.

Other Information & Specific Skills

• RESULTS ORIENTATION: A drive to achieve results and goals in the short and long term;
• CUSTOMER FOCUS: A drive to discover and meet the needs of customers (either internal or external);
• INTERPERSONAL CHARACTERISITCS: Open, communicative, give and take dialogue, seeks input from others, but not dependent on getting a consensus. Good listener – both in being receptive and in asking good, probing questions to illuminate an issue. Keeps people informed – the “what’s” and “why’s” of issues. Perceived as trustworthy, honest, non-political. Does not shy away from constructive conflict and confrontation. Able to work in a team/group environment (versus a strictly “hub and spoke” management style);
• MOTIVATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS: High energy level. High dominance (comfortable with authority and leadership), highly competitive achievement (drive to win, results orientation). High level of autonomy, and low need for structure and boundaries;
• SENSE OF URGENCY: A bias for taking action - spontaneous recognition of problems and opportunities.
• Knowledge of SAP and PLM is a plus.
• Advanced use of Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Base Salary (RAL): €38,000–€45,000
• Variable compensation
• Welfare and benefits package
• Contract type: Permanent / CCNL Industria Metalmeccanica C011 / Level: B2

The final compensation package (including base salary and potential variable incentives) will be defined based on the candidate's experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role.