Product Cost Specialist - Operations, Lund

Axis Communications; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 620,000 - 770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Friday cake

Wellness allowance

Health insurance

Axis bicycle

Job summary

Axis Communications in Lund is seeking a Product Cost Specialist for a temporary assignment from November 2026 to September 2027. The role focuses on negotiating product cost quotations with contract manufacturers and driving cost reductions throughout the product life-cycle.

You will analyze quotation data, identify cost drivers, and work closely with contract manufacturers to implement negotiated prices. The position also supports RFQ for new products and contributes to process and IT tool

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Economy or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of negotiations and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and approve product cost quotations from Axis contract manufacturers.
• Identify and drive cost reduction activities across contract manufacturers.
• Analyze quotation data and understand cost drivers.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to implement negotiated prices on time.
• Support RFQ process for new products and provide cost input to product development.
• Monitor and optimize purchase cost drivers like order quantities and delivery terms.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Industrial Economy / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job TitleProduct Cost Specialist - Operations, LundJob DescriptionIf you would like to become a part of a great team with highly skilled and motivated professionals, working in an innovative and developing environment, continue reading!We are a growing team and are now looking for a Product Cost Specialist for a temporary assignment, covering the period from November 2026 to September 2027.Who is your future team?Axis Manufacturing Capacity and Cost team is a great contributor to our company's success by developing our base of manufacturing partners and specifically secure cost competitiveness and constant improvements to our purchase costs. Your responsibility will be to ensure the right cost on Axis products through finding opportunities and driving cost reductions from our contract manufacturers, in close collaboration with your colleagues.Who are we looking for/Who are you?We believe you are analytical and have a great eye for details, at the same time you easily see the bigger picture from a holistic perspective. You are ambitious, self-driven and very result oriented. You thrive in collaboration with others and see the benefit of working towards common goals. You are open and your communication skills help you in reaching your goals. We see that you are curious and persistent in the work to make sure that the area of responsibility is delivered. Discussions and negotiations with internal as well as external partners are something that you enjoy, as part of your collaboration skills.This position is very important as you will have great opportunity to affect a significant part of Axis total cost and by this, have the opportunity to affect and make a big difference to our business and continued success.What you'll do here as Product Cost Specialis tBe responsible for negotiating and approving product cost quotations from Axis contract manufacturers throughout the product life-cycle.Be responsible for identifying and driving cost reduction activities towards our contract manufacturers by analyzing quotation data and having good understanding of all relevant cost drivers.Work in close cooperation with our contract manufacturers to achieve timely implementation of Axis negotiated component prices in product quotations.Analyze and maintain product and component database from internal and external sources and create a benchmark to be used in price reduction activities with contract manufacturers.Support RFQ process for new products and provide input to our product development organization regarding product cost structure and different cost drivers.Follow-up and optimize different parameters affecting purchase cost of components at our contract manufacturers, such as order quantities, demand changes and delivery terms.Contribute and give input to process- and IT- tools improvements within area of responsibility, independently or in collaboration with other relevant functions.The position will mean some travels abroad.You have:A degree in Industrial Economy or Business Administration.Minimum 5 years of supply chain/sourcing experience from international manufacturing companies.Proven record of at least 2 years of business negotiations.Experience from analyzing big amounts of data.Excellent MS Office skills.Excellent skills in English, both orally and in writing.It’s good if you have experience from working in ERP systems and if you have knowledge about business culture in different parts of the world, it will benefit you greatly in your future role.What Axis has to offerWe are a world leader in network video, where cutting-edge technology meets global impact.Here, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of security and surveillance — developing solutions used worldwide.As a fast-growing company, we offer exciting career opportunities. You’ll grow professionally through continuous learning, supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and work-life balance.Our Lund HQ Campus, including the impressive Grenden building, offers a dynamic environment with spaces crafted to encourage collaboration, whether through informal “fika” chats, formal meetings, or after-hours activities. Check it out: Axis HQYour well-being matters to us. We offer a range of benefits, including a company bonus, Friday cake, wellness allowance, health insurance — and even your own Axis bicycle.To learn more about Axis, our innovative products, solutions, and vibrant company culture, explore:Axis Career HubLife at Axis blogEngineering at Axis blogInnovation at AxisReady to Act?Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success. We welcome all applications.We go through applications continuously so don’t wait – send in your application today!In case of questions, please reach out to recruiting manager Johan Ahlberg, Manager Manufacturing Capacity & Cost at [phone]Type of EmploymentTemporary Employment (Fixed Term)Posting End Date2026-09-27Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.About Axis CommunicationsWe enable a smarter, safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications.With around 6000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working.Let´s create a smarter, safer worldFor more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .Listen to Get To Know Axis – Podcast