In this role, you lead cost reduction initiatives by managing the VAVE program and collaborating with teams to analyze data and develop strategies. You also support supplier evaluations and conduct training to improve performance.
Anforderungen
- •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- •Minimum of 5 years of experience
- •Good knowledge of machining processes
- •Experience in managing supplier relationships
- •Experience in implementing cost reduction projects
- •Proficiency in data analysis
- •Good communication and interpersonal skills
- •Ability to work in a cross-functional team
Deine Aufgaben
- •Lead and manage the VAVE program.
- •Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
- •Collaborate with teams to analyze data.
- •Identify potential areas for cost savings.
- •Develop cost engineering strategies and processes.
- •Maintain a database for cost estimation.
- •Support Procurement in evaluating suppliers.
- •Assist in negotiations for materials and components.
- •Implement a supplier development program.
- •Conduct training within the Procurement team.
Original Beschreibung
# Cost Engineering Manager EMEA - Automotive Business
Requisition ID:
22098
Job Category:
Purchasing
Career level:
Professional
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Schweinfurt, DE
Gothenburg, SE
Airasca (To), IT
We are now looking for a …
**Cost Engineering Manager EMEA - Automotive Business**
As a Cost Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing cost engineering strategies to optimize the cost structure of our products and processes purchased from external suppliers. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze costs, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and ensure that our projects are delivered within budget.
**Key responsibilities**
* Lead and manage the VAVE program to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect and analyze data to identify potential areas for cost savings, including new and existing product benchmarks.
* Develop and implement cost engineering strategies and processes.
* Develop and maintain a database (cost estimation tool) to support future cost evaluations.
* Support Procurement team evaluate suppliers based on their ability to meet the company's cost reduction and quality requirements, as well in negotiations to obtain the best price and terms for materials and components.
* Implement supplier development program to improve supplier performance and reduce cost.
* Executive of trainings within the Procurement organization and with interface partners.
**Requirements**
* Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or a related field
* Minimum of 5+ years of experience in VAVE or cost reduction initiatives.
* Good knowledge of machining processes, such as turning, forging, grinding.
* Experience in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
* Experience in effectively implementing cost reduction projects.
* Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
**You will enjoy working here if you**
…are good in conflict management, be result driven and business oriented
*SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF*
**Some additional information**
This position will be located preferred in Airasca (Italy), Schweinfurt (Germany), or Gothenburg (Sweden), or in one of other major SKF Automotive site in EMEA region.
You will report to **John Wu**, Global Head of Supplier Development, who is located in Shanghai, China.
**Is this you?**
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV in English no later than **June-25-2025**. *Please note that we can't accept applications via email.*