Sr Manager Procurement Program ManagementCost Management

Job Summary:

As the Program Manager of Procurement Cost Management you will be responsible for leading critical cost management programs and supporting crossfunctional initiatives. Working closely with Global Commodity Managers (GCM) procurement leadership and finance teams you will drive costsaving initiatives manage shouldcost modeling and provide key insights to improve price negotiations with suppliers.

This role emphasizes program management stakeholder engagement and project planning to align procurement strategies with business objectives. You will also contribute to comprehensive cost reporting tracking savings opportunities and supporting key financial and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management: Lead procurement cost management programs developing and executing project plans with milestones timelines and costsaving targets.

ShouldCost Modeling: Participate in shouldcost modeling activities for both direct and indirect spend identifying cost drivers improvement opportunities and providing insights to support price negotiations with suppliers.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Global Commodity Managers finance teams and crossfunctional stakeholders to align procurement initiatives with company goals. Ensure clear communication and transparency in tracking costsaving initiatives.

Cost Projections and Reporting: Manage cost projection processes across business verticals and work with finance to ensure accurate forecasts. Provide insights into supplier and component costs to drive strategic quarterly costsaving targets.

Tracking and Implementation: Track costsaving opportunities ensuring Global Commodity Managers implement identified improvements. Consolidate data and reports to ensure accuracy and timely updates.

Contract Management: Assist in creating bestinclass contract negotiation frameworks mitigating cost risks and driving savings through effective supplier contract management.

Support Functions: Provide data and reporting support including presentations to assist in driving cost optimization initiatives. Support the team in the creation of costrelated reports and documentation for executive reviews.

CrossTimezone Collaboration: Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones ensuring smooth coordination and project alignment.

Individual Contributor Role: This is a handson role that does not involve direct people management.

Critical Function:

Manage key procurement programs leading the endtoend execution of cost management initiatives including risk mitigation and savings implementation. This involves developing detailed project plans and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with companywide objectives.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in business management supply chain finance engineering or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum of 710 years of experience in procurement supply chain or finance with a strong focus on cost management and program leadership.

High fluency in spoken and written English is a must.

Experience with shouldcost models both bottomup and topdown to identify cost drivers and support negotiations.

Proven track record in project management working with crossfunctional teams to drive costsaving initiatives.

Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong data analysis and presentation skills.

Experience consolidating data and reports in a systematic and highly accurate manner.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills fluent in written and spoken English.

Familiarity with Power Query Tableau Python and VBA is a plus.

Manufacturing industry background (e.g. automotive or semiconductor) with cost or procurement experience is highly preferred.

Resultsoriented proactive and systematic approach to managing complex programs and projects.

Ability to work in an inoffice setting in Shanghai or Penang with some travel required.

Willingness to work across time zones coordinating with global teams.

Additional Information :

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