Project Manager Cost Out - Procurement
About The Position
The Project Manager Cost Out - Procurement identifies, analyzes, and realizes sustainable cost-reduction opportunities across the supply chain. Through market analysis, technical product evaluation, supplier-base optimization, and negotiations, the role contributes to the company’s profitability and competitiveness. The position plans, leads, and monitors cost-out initiatives; develops project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets; and manages cross-functional teams spanning Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Production. It also identifies global procurement markets with savings potential, conducts market analyses and benchmarks, performs comparative cost calculations, and applies Best-Cost-Country sourcing strategies. The role evaluates product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs; prepares Should-Cost analyses and total cost of ownership (TCO) models; and works with Engineering to identify technical optimization and Design-to-Cost opportunities. The position is primarily based in a flexible office environment and follows a standard Monday-through-Friday schedule under the Rolls-Royce America Inc. Flexible Work Policy. The stated work locations are Novi, Michigan, or Aiken, South Carolina; the posting also lists Graniteville, South Carolina. International travel is required. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable.
Requirements
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel internationally.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Nice To Haves
- Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost-Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management.
- Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product-related cost structures.
- Excellent analytical skills, including Should-Cost analysis, cost modeling, TCO assessments, and data analysis.
- Experience in international project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Very good English skills.
- German language skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and monitor cost-out projects.
- Develop project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.
- Manage cross-functional teams across Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Production.
- Identify global procurement markets with significant savings potential.
- Conduct market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.
- Apply international Best-Cost-Country sourcing strategies.
- Analyze product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.
- Prepare Should-Cost analyses and TCO models.
- Identify technical optimization and Design-to-Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.
Benefits
- Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Relocation assistance if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
