Value Engineering Lead: Procurement & COGS Optimization

Buzzballz; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzballz in Louisville, KY is seeking a Value Engineering Category Lead to drive cost optimization while preserving product quality and brand integrity. You will lead cross-functional value engineering initiatives across Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Brand teams.

Responsibilities include developing financial models and business cases, prioritizing opportunities, and delivering roadmaps from concept through implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in procurement, value engineering, strategic sourcing, or related supply chain function.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, project management, and business case development skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead value engineering initiatives that reduce cost of goods while maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and brand standards.
• Partner with Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Brand teams to evaluate, prioritize, and implement cost optimization opportunities.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and value engineering roadmaps to support strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, ingredient sourcing, and supply chain opportunities to improve operational efficiency and long-term value.
• Drive cross-functional projects from concept through implementation while communicating progress, risks, and results to business leaders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Procurement

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Buzzballz in Louisville, KY is seeking a Value Engineering Category Lead to drive cost optimization while preserving product quality and brand integrity. You will lead cross-functional value engineering initiatives across Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Brand teams.

Responsibilities include developing financial models and business cases, prioritizing opportunities, and delivering roadmaps from concept through implementation.