Purchasing Cost Manager

Purchasing Cost Manager

SUMMARY:

Clean Air Americas is looking for a Purchasing Cost Manager. This position will report to the Sr. Program Purchasing Manager. This position will be functionally responsible for analyzing, developing OEM Tier II purchasing component quotes/estimates for Pre-Award programs. Prepare cost analysis to determine the cost effectiveness of engineering or design changes to products. Assists commercial leadership with customer concerns relating to price walks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop OEM Tier II purchased component quotes/estimates for assigned customers for Pre-Awarded programs.
• Analyze the cost to purchase components including material, labor, overhead, tooling and equipment for all new products.
• Prepare final Tier II quote package to meet specific customer expectations in alignment with commercial team.
• Analyze the impact of all requested process and design changes (ECM's).
• Work with Sales/Engineering teams to meet customer cost management initiatives.
• Special projects requiring cost studies or sensitivity analysis.
• Effectively communicate and present data to the management team
• Build models to estimate cost for key components/commodities, and continuously improve/update

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/ Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Purchasing or Manufacturing Engineering

Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years industry experience
• Expert knowledge of Cost Estimating
• Prior Tier 1 or large-scale manufacturing experience a plus.
• Proficiency in interpreting CAD Models, Engineering knowledge
• Proficiency in financial systems including SAP or similar ERP systems required.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deal with complex data.
• Hands-on, self-starter and able to work independently
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Siemens / PCM experience a plus