Cost Analyst

Embraer•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified professional with solid experience in Cost Analysis and/or Indirect Procurement. This role requires strong project leadership capabilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across the organization. The selected candidate will independently handle the following tasks, with responsibility for leading at least one of them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration, economics, accounting, or related field.
Minimum of 4 to 7 years’ solid experience in cost analysis, indirect procurement, or related functions.
Proficiency in Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology.
Strong understanding of indirect procurement.
Ability to develop comprehensive costing models using diverse data inputs.
Capable of comparing multiple solutions to identify the best cost-benefit outcomes.
Skilled in generating guidelines and cost estimates based on assumptions and available data.
Ability to deliver clear, structured presentations tailored to various organizational levels.
Sound knowledge of strategic sourcing for services.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools such as Kaizen, FMEA, VSM, PDCA, 5S, RCCA, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain productive stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrates a commitment to company values, policies, and processes.
Proactive in applying Lean and continuous improvement concepts to daily work activities.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
Displays flexibility and reliability in meeting work schedule requirements and business needs.
Open to performing additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to apply AI‑driven insights to sourcing strategies, cost modeling, supplier risk management, and negotiation preparation.

Nice To Haves

Master's in finance, project, business management or PMP certification is preferred.
Experience with SAP and/or Quantum Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Support bidding process for indirect procurement and MRO based on should cost estimates, cost breakdown and spend analysis across multiple locations.
Review price adjustments based on cost structures and economic indices.
Develop and standardize procedures and processes within the cost analysis area.
Create theoretical process flows to support cost analysis and decision-making.
Identify cost reduction opportunities for services (indirect procurement).
Apply a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach, considering parts/services, logistics, warranty, after-sales, and guarantees.
Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Production, Finance, Logistics, and other business units to ensure a comprehensive product and service cost view.
Facilitate and support cost reduction workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
Analyse competitiveness in the market.
Build and maintain a technical cost database for reference and benchmarking.
Conduct teardowns of parts for cost and process evaluation.
Perform Make or Buy analyses and economic and financial feasibility studies.