Cost Improvement Process (CIP) Manager
Nexteer Automotive
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement strategies to drive cost savings through the optimization of material sourcing and procurement processes.
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, negotiate pricing with suppliers, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Conduct VA/VE workshops with suppliers to generate improvement ideas and ensure that approved ideas are implemented
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on cost reduction goals and monitor progress towards achieving targets.
- Analyze material cost data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop actionable plans to drive results.
- Stay current on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in material cost management.
- Conduct market research to identify and develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line and improve cost competitiveness
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
- Proven experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain with a focus on cost reduction.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive data-driven decision making.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Project management experience and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve targeted results.
- Must be able to travel up to 15%