Product Cost Manager

Prodrive Technologies; Son en Breugel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based salary growth

33 vacation days per year

Time-for-time overtime compensation

Growth and learning plan

Career opportunities

Young entrepreneurial culture

Gym access

Free lunch and snacks on-site

Job summary

Prodrive Technologies, Power Conversion, is seeking a Product Cost Manager to own cost estimation for new and redesigned products, ensuring accurate cost breakdowns and transparent costing across manufacturing services.

You will dive into BOMs, identify cost drivers, develop tools and dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to counter inflationary pressures and improve profitability. A technical or business degree and experience with Excel, Power BI, and SAP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in a technical or business field.
• Experience building cost models and dashboards.
• Understanding BOM structures and manufacturing methods.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cost estimation for new and redesigned products by creating reliable cost breakdowns.
• Dive into the BOMs to uncover cost drivers and understand current cost structures.
• Lead initiatives to find and implement cost-saving opportunities to counter inflationary pressures.
• Develop and maintain tools and reports that track costs from components to product margins.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cost information is transparent and actionable.
• Refine cost calculation methods to support scalable cost management across projects.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in a technical and/or business-oriented field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Job description

If you're passionate about optimizing product costs and influencing the financial success of cutting-edge technology, this role offers the opportunity to shape product strategies from concept to production.

Prodrive Technologies – Power Conversion

At Prodrive Technologies, our Power Conversion business line develops and manufactures advanced power solutions that enable some of the world's most demanding applications. From industrial automation and energy systems to semiconductor equipment, mobility, and high-tech infrastructure, our technologies help customers convert, control, and optimize electrical power with exceptional efficiency and reliability.

We combine deep expertise in power electronics, system architecture, and high-tech manufacturing to support customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. As our customer portfolio continues to grow, we are expanding our commercial team and looking for ambitious Account Managers who can help build strong partnerships and drive sustainable business growth.

About the role

As a Product Cost Manager, you are responsible for overseeing the cost aspects of product introduction and series manufacturing. You ensure that product cost calculations are accurate, transparent, and aligned with the requirements of our Manufacturing Services business line. By providing cost insights, analyses, and forecasts, you support internal stakeholders in understanding the cost-effectiveness of our business cases and help drive strategic decisions.

You proactively manage cost-saving initiatives and continuously seek opportunities to improve cost structures across our product portfolio. Your ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams ensures that new product introductions are based on solid cost foundations. Your key responsibilities are:

Take ownership of cost estimation for new and redesigned products by creating reliable and accurate Cost Breakdowns, leveraging input from cross-functional teams and standardized templates.

Dive into the product portfolio and Bills of Materials to uncover cost drivers and gain a clear understanding of current cost structures.

Lead initiatives to find and implement cost-saving opportunities, aiming to proactively counteract inflationary pressures and improve overall profitability.

Develop and maintain insightful tools and reports that track costs at various levels—ranging from component costs to product margins—helping guide business decisions.

Collaborate closely with colleagues across departments to ensure cost information is transparent, understandable, and actionable.

Continuously refine and improve cost calculation methods and models to support scalable and efficient cost management across projects.

What we offer

Performance-based salary growth that rewards your results

33 vacation days per year, including public holidays

Time-for-time compensation when working extra hours

Strong focus on personal development, supported by a tailored growth and learning plan

Extensive career opportunities, with progression across a wide range of functions and projects

A young, entrepreneurial, and innovative company culture where initiative is encouraged

Free access to the company gym

Free lunch, dinner and healthy snacks available every day on-site

What you bring

Bachelor and/or master’s degree in a technical and/or business-oriented field (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Economics) or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills

Experience with Excel, Power BI, and SAP.

Understanding of BOM structures, electronic/mechanical components, and manufacturing methodologies.

Analytical mindset and experience in building cost models, forecasts and dashboards.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience with cost breakdowns and should-cost analysis of (mechanical) parts.

Structured, detail-oriented and capable of prioritizing responsibilities.

Professional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.