Team Manager Cost Engineering (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with R&D to identify and drive technical initiatives for material cost reduction, including support for new product development
• Analyze production processes and bills of materials to uncover technical optimization opportunities and cost-saving measures
• Organize and lead innovation workshops and cost-benefit analyses involving suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure alignment between technical specifications, Commodity strategies, and evolving market trends
• Support operational units in harmonizing scopes of supply/services in line with the global sourcing strategies
• Provide technical and commercial input in development and production projects, including benchmarking, offer analysis, and identification of saving potentials
• Evaluate and support supplier development from a technical perspective, together with cross-functional internal departments, to ensure optimal supplier selection
• Coordinate technology scouting and adoption of innovative production approaches to strengthen competitiveness and value creation

Qualifications & Skills

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, or related field
• Experience in Procurement, R&D, or Product Cost Engineering, including proven leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of technical procurement methods&tools (e.g., DTC, cost breakdown, VA/VE) and supplier collaboration models
• Proven ability to influence product development with a value-driven mindset
• Experience in working within matrix organizations and cross-functional environments
• Deep understanding of supplier markets, manufacturing technologies, and cost structures
• Strong analytical skills combined with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills in multicultural environments

Our Commitment

• Innovative work environment in a young, dynamic team
• High-tech projects in the future-proof sector of e-mobility
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A wide range of further training opportunities
• Attractive bonus system and performance-related pay
• Additional company benefits

Why Alpitronic

Together with our customers, we are driving the world towards sustainable mobility – with cutting-edge technology, we inspire with the most innovative and reliable solutions. With our roots in South Tyrol, we are market and innovation leaders and set the future charging infrastructure standards from our locations in Bolzano/Bozen, Bergamo, Bologna, Munich and Charlotte (USA).

What makes working for us special

We are excited to meet individuals who are enthusiastic about making things happen, take personal responsibility and appreciate seeing the direct results of their work in the final product. We are a fast-growing company and offer our top teams a diverse and challenging range of tasks in a respectful corporate culture. Your contributions matter, are appreciated and have a significant impact! Join us and be part of our team!