Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related fields
• 8 years of experience in Purchasing, Product Cost Optimization or Value Optimization
• Proven experience coaching or developing peers
• Fluent in cost reduction methodologies and tools
• Strong negotiation skills with a belief that everything is negotiable
• Ability to manage multiple actions simultaneously
• Clear and confident communicator with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Coach commodity teams through all steps from fact base development to negotiation execution
• Empower teams to adopt a should-cost mindset and bring value-oriented perspectives
• Drive weekly check-ins and ensure team accountability for tasks
• Support teams in material cost optimization analyses and idea generation
• Facilitate stakeholder involvement in negotiation preparation
• Prepare teams for negotiations with robust fact bases and mock discussions
• Step in to take over negotiation strategy and execution when necessary
• Approve negotiation results and ensure they are appropriately booked
• Act as a liaison between commodity teams and Value Creation Program leadership

Benefits

• Engage in a dynamic coaching role
• Access to advanced cost reduction methodologies
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to influence negotiation strategies
• Involvement in strategic leadership discussions