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 in the negotiable nature of situations
• A drive for excellence, rejecting the concept of 'good enough'
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Coach commodity teams throughout the entire process from fact base development to negotiation execution
• Empower teams to adopt a should-cost mindset and incorporate a fresh, value-oriented perspective
• Drive daily progress through structured weekly check-ins and task allocation
• Utilize analytical tools for material cost optimization while assisting the team in generating relevant insights
• Collaborate with stakeholders during negotiation preparation, including cost engineers and supplier cost analysts
• Prepare teams for negotiations through fact base development and mock negotiations
• Step in to lead negotiation strategy and execution when necessary
• Approve negotiation outcomes and ensure proper booking of results
• Act as a liaison between commodity teams and Value Creation Program leadership, facilitating effective communication

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment fostering development
• Opportunities for skill enhancement and leadership training
• Engagement with diverse stakeholders across the organization
• Involvement in high-impact negotiation processes
• Direct influence on material cost optimization strategies