Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Change management

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Training in Supply Chain Management/Negotiation/PM

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

AI productivity tools

Job description

Accountabilities:

As Senior Manager Project Procurement & Cost Engineering, you will lead global procurement support for product development and lifecycle projects, aligning sourcing strategies with engineering requirements, cost targets, and business priorities. You will drive collaboration across functions and suppliers to improve product value, manage risks, and ensure successful project execution.

• Lead, develop, and support a global team of Project Buyers and Material Engineers working across product development and related projects.
• Establish and maintain procurement support processes for development, technology transfer, localization, redesign, and new product introduction initiatives.
• Ensure early supplier involvement to improve product costs, manufacturability, material availability, and project timelines.
• Lead cross-functional Design-to-Cost and Value Engineering initiatives in collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and strategic suppliers.
• Identify and implement design modifications, material substitutions, and technical alternatives that reduce costs while maintaining quality and performance standards.
• Develop and maintain should-cost models and detailed cost breakdown analyses to strengthen negotiations and improve product competitiveness.
• Support Engineering teams in assessing the commercial impact of design choices and technical changes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks through design adaptations, supplier diversification, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Commodity Management to leverage supplier innovation, market intelligence, and sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure timely supplier selection, nomination, and sourcing activities across new product introduction, transfer, and redesign projects.
• Ensure procurement readiness for product launches, transfers, and production ramp-ups.
• Monitor, analyze, and report procurement KPIs covering cost reductions, value engineering, project milestones, sourcing progress, risk mitigation, and overall business contribution.
• Track project procurement performance in terms of cost, timing, risks, and sourcing status, taking corrective action when necessary.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field; additional training in Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, or Project Management is an advantage.
• Between 9 and 12 years of relevant professional experience, including significant leadership responsibilities in international procurement, project management, or engineering environments.
• Native-level German proficiency and excellent English skills at C2 level, with the ability to communicate effectively in an international business setting.
• French language skills at A1 level are an additional advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and strong Microsoft Office skills, including familiarity with modern AI-enabled productivity tools.
• Solid experience in project management and change management, supported by outstanding negotiation skills and strong commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to complex challenges.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across functions, manage conflicts constructively, and exchange feedback professionally.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset, with the ability to perform effectively in dynamic and demanding environments.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to develop people and align diverse stakeholders around shared objectives.

Benefits:

• Modern workplace on a newly built campus equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• Continuous learning opportunities through an internal academy.
• Career development opportunities within a global organization.
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus additional special leave.
• Vacation and Christmas bonuses.
• Company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits.
• Complimentary hot beverages and water.
• JobRad bicycle leasing program and employee discounts.
• Access to nearby dining options and a subsidized company cafeteria.
• Company events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted fitness membership through EGYM Wellpass.
• Subsidy for the Deutschland Ticket.
• Opportunity to work with an international, open, and forward-thinking team.