Project Manager Cost Out - Procurement

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG in Graniteville, SC is seeking a Project Manager Cost Out in Procurement to drive structured cost-reduction across the supply chain. You will plan, lead, and monitor cost-out initiatives, develop project plans and savings targets, and manage cross-functional teams in Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Production.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field, willingness to travel internationally, and excellent English with German a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Several years of procurement, cost-out, or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Project Management for Cost-Out Initiatives.
• Planning, leading, and monitoring cost-out projects.
• Developing project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.
• Managing cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Production).
• Market and Supplier Analysis.
• Identifying new global procurement markets with significant savings potential.
• Conducting detailed market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.
• Applying international Best-Cost-Country sourcing strategies.
• Technical Expertise & Cost Analysis.
• Analyzing product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.
• Preparing Should‑Cost analyses and TCO models.
• Identifying technical optimization and Design‑to‑Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Should-Cost analysis

Cost modeling

TCO assessments

Data analysis

English (fluent)

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Project Manager Cost Out - ProcurementWorking Pattern: Full Time (This position is primarily based in a flexible office environment and follows a standard Monday through Friday work schedule, in alignment with the Rolls-Royce America Inc. Flexible Work Policy).Working Location: Novi, MI or Aiken, SCRelocation assistance will be provided if applicable.Global Grade Level: 10Why join Rolls-Royce?At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential . And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.Position SummaryThe objective of this role is the systematic identification, analysis, and realization of sustainable cost reduction potentials across the entire supply chain. Through in depth market analyses, technical product evaluations, supplier base optimization, and effective negotiations, the position holder makes a significant contribution to the company’s profitability and competitiveness.What you will be doing?Project Management for Cost‑Out InitiativesPlanning, leading, and monitoring cost‑out projects.Developing project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.Managing cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Production).Market and Supplier AnalysisIdentifying new global procurement markets with significant savings potential.Conducting detailed market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.Applying international Best‑Cost‑Country sourcing strategies.Technical Expertise & Cost AnalysisAnalyzing product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.Preparing Should‑Cost analyses and TCO models.Identifying technical optimization and Design‑to‑Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.Basic Requirements:Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Willingness to travel internationally.“Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”Preferred Requirements:Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost-Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project managementStrong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product-related cost structuresExcellent analytical skills, including Should-Cost analysis, cost modeling, TCO assessments, and data analysisExperience in international project management and cross-functional collaborationVery good English skills (German language skills are a plus)Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu . Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.Close Date: November 25, 2026Job Posting Date23 Oct 2026; 00:10Pay RangePay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.$84,351.20-$137,070.70-AnnuallyLocation:Graniteville, SCBenefitsRolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu . Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.