Global Procurement & Cost Engineering Lead

Jobgether

United States

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Modern campus facilities

Flexible working hours

Work from home option

30 days annual leave

Annual bonuses

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts

EAP

Cycling program (JobRad)

Subsidized cafeteria

Career development opportunities

International team experience

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Procurement & Cost Engineering to lead global procurement support for product development and lifecycle projects. You will align sourcing strategies with engineering requirements, cost targets, and business priorities, driving collaboration across functions and suppliers to enhance product value and manage risks.

You will lead a global team of project buyers and material engineers, establish procurement support processes, and drive early supplier

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
9–12 years of leadership in international procurement, project management, or engineering environments.
Native-level German proficiency and excellent English at C2.
French at A1 level is an advantage.
Advanced proficiency in SAP and strong Microsoft Office skills.
Experience in project management and change management with strong commercial acumen.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Resilience, adaptability, and results-driven mindset in dynamic environments.
Strong teamwork and leadership to align stakeholders around goals.

Responsibilities

Lead global team of Project Buyers and Material Engineers across product development.
Establish and maintain procurement support processes for development and new product introduction.
Ensure early supplier involvement to improve costs and timelines.
Lead Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering with R&D and suppliers.
Identify design modifications and substitutions to reduce costs while maintaining quality.
Develop should-cost models and cost breakdown analyses for negotiations.
Support Engineering in assessing commercial impact of design choices.
Mitigate procurement risks via design changes and supplier diversification.
Collaborate with Commodity Management to leverage supplier innovation and market intelligence.
Ensure supplier selection and sourcing activity for new product introductions and transfers.
Ensure procurement readiness for product launches and ramp-ups.
Monitor and report procurement KPIs on cost reductions, milestones, and risks.
Track project procurement performance and take corrective actions when needed.