Procurement Manager Cost Engineering Cost Engineering
Procurement Manager Cost Engineering Cost Engineering
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At Amazon were working to be the most customercentric company on earth. Amazon regularly builds and extends its Fulfillment Centers Sortation Centers and Delivery Stations and strategically sources products and services to serve its customers. We seek an innovative analytical candidate wellversed in the global supply chain landscape and value engineering principles. This role involves collaborating with multiple teams to develop highly accurate cost models and value engineering initiatives aimed at optimizing expenditure and maximizing efficiency across our operations. Your experience in working with diverse global teams effectively communicating with stakeholders and driving valuebased decisions is essential. Were in search of exceptionally talented bright and driven individuals to lead innovation in Procurement Value Engineering. Join us and be part of making history.
We are seeking an experienced versatile and customerobsessed Procurement Specialist Value Engineering who will be responsible for driving value engineering initiatives in one or several procurement categories (for example Packaging Robotics Material Handling Equipment CAPEX Freight MRO). The ideal candidate has experience in procurement/value engineering with an expertise in one or several of the mentioned procurement categories. Alternatively the candidate is a mechanical engineer with industrial expertise and a deep understanding of cost drivers value optimization and ideally experience in supplier negotiations.
Ability to steer extended crossdiscipline virtual teams as well as project management and executive presentation skills are essential. This opportunity requires excellent technical problemsolving and communication skills. Ideal candidates thrive in a rapidly advancing changing deliveryfocused environment.
Main responsibilities:
Develop overall procurement value engineering roadmap and establish shouldcosting for one or several procurement categories
Utilize value engineering methodologies and appropriate software tools to prepare reliable bottomup cost models shouldcost targets and value optimization opportunities during design specification and development process in close collaboration with category managers engineering and construction
Support preparation and evaluation of call for tenders and supplier quotations prepare negotiation dossiers from value engineering viewpoint in close collaboration with category managers
Ensure supplier quotations meet should cost estimates and value engineering targets support negotiations by challenging quotations using technical analysis aiming for cost reductions and value optimization
Advise on the cost and value impact of changes in specification
Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers to investigate and identify product innovations designtovalue initiatives and value engineering opportunities with the ultimate target to achieve cost improvement and value optimization
Communicate with and support management decisions by providing appropriate cost and value information
Basic qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from Tier 1 Institute
Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with limited information
Wide knowledge of Packaging/Robotics/Freight and associated benchmark technologies
Demonstrated should costing and value engineering experience work breakdown structure bottomup calculation and comparison with costbreakdownstructure from supplier and industry benchmark
Good IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
Expertise in software programs for cost management and value engineering
Ability to comfortably and confidently present and influence all levels within the organization and to work with both technical and nontechnical teams
Oral and written communication skills are crucial as well as the ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively and prioritize tasks
Preferred qualifications:
MSc. / MBA
Deep understanding of the procurement process and/or value engineering ideally with an industrial equipment manufacturer
Experience negotiating contracts and driving valuebased decisions
Resultsoriented person with a strong delivery focus
2 years of program or project management experience
1 years of supply chain experience
Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
Experience in MS Access and SQL
Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
We are seeking an experienced versatile and customerobsessed Procurement Specialist Value Engineering who will be responsible for driving value engineering initiatives in one or several procurement categories (for example Packaging Robotics Material Handling Equipment CAPEX Freight MRO). The ideal candidate has experience in procurement/value engineering with an expertise in one or several of the mentioned procurement categories. Alternatively the candidate is a mechanical engineer with industrial expertise and a deep understanding of cost drivers value optimization and ideally experience in supplier negotiations.
Ability to steer extended crossdiscipline virtual teams as well as project management and executive presentation skills are essential. This opportunity requires excellent technical problemsolving and communication skills. Ideal candidates thrive in a rapidly advancing changing deliveryfocused environment.
Main responsibilities:
Develop overall procurement value engineering roadmap and establish shouldcosting for one or several procurement categories
Utilize value engineering methodologies and appropriate software tools to prepare reliable bottomup cost models shouldcost targets and value optimization opportunities during design specification and development process in close collaboration with category managers engineering and construction
Support preparation and evaluation of call for tenders and supplier quotations prepare negotiation dossiers from value engineering viewpoint in close collaboration with category managers
Ensure supplier quotations meet should cost estimates and value engineering targets support negotiations by challenging quotations using technical analysis aiming for cost reductions and value optimization
Advise on the cost and value impact of changes in specification
Collaborate with suppliers and internal customers to investigate and identify product innovations designtovalue initiatives and value engineering opportunities with the ultimate target to achieve cost improvement and value optimization
Communicate with and support management decisions by providing appropriate cost and value information
Basic qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from Tier 1 Institute
Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with limited information
Wide knowledge of Packaging/Robotics/Freight and associated benchmark technologies
Demonstrated should costing and value engineering experience work breakdown structure bottomup calculation and comparison with costbreakdownstructure from supplier and industry benchmark
Good IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
Expertise in software programs for cost management and value engineering
Ability to comfortably and confidently present and influence all levels within the organization and to work with both technical and nontechnical teams
Oral and written communication skills are crucial as well as the ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively and prioritize tasks
Preferred qualifications:
MSc. / MBA
Deep understanding of the procurement process and/or value engineering ideally with an industrial equipment manufacturer
Experience negotiating contracts and driving valuebased decisions
Resultsoriented person with a strong delivery focus
2 years of program or project management experience
1 years of supply chain experience
Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology
Experience in MS Access and SQL
Experience in requirement gathering and ability to write clear and detailed requirement document
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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