Cost Engineering Manager

Make a difference with your strategic approach, technical expertise, and proactive mentality to cost engineering, ensuring Procurement teams leverage data effectively for sustainable cost savings!

Core Responsibilities

• Lead change and build capabilities by bringing technical knowledge to Procurement teams for data-driven negotiations using Cost Engineering data.

• Apply manufacturing knowledge of process steps to create Should Costs focused on Packaging operations.

• Independently gather data to create and deliver Should Cost estimates on boxes and packing operations considering raw materials, labor, equipment, and tooling.

• Conduct market index analysis for paper/pulp raw materials compared to calculation models for parametric forecasting of future costs.

• Hold workshops with suppliers on cost and carbon idea generation using Should Cost data to identify major cost drivers and areas of opportunity.

• Support the development of a Should Cost calculation methodology for the LEGO Group, understanding IT system requirements.

• Ability to calculate logistics costs for total landed costs is desirable.

• Be the voice of value for money in packaging and packing categories, negotiating with suppliers and identifying design improvements.

• Support global and regional category managers in supplier negotiations.

• Communicate effectively with exceptional stakeholder management skills to drive cost savings from data.

Play your part in our team succeeding

Cost Engineering is a key department within Global Procurement, focused on developing Should Cost calculations to identify cost opportunities and ensure value for money. The department improves the cost capability of buyers and provides cost data for financial forecasting and product development.

You will be part of the Cost Engineering team, building our cost calculation methodology and policy to support colleagues across the business. You will work closely with the Procurement team for Packaging to develop extensive cost knowledge and opportunities within the category.

Do you have what it takes?

• Engineering & Costing Expertise : Strong background in engineering/manufacturing with proven experience in cost estimation.

• Production Process Knowledge : Extensive experience with production processes, including the impact of volume and location on costs.

• Market Index & Cost Calculation : Deep understanding of market indices and experience incorporating market rates into cost models.

• Analytical & Cost Estimation Skills : Strong analytical capabilities and expertise in Cost Estimating principles.

• Communication & Collaboration : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to engaging stakeholders.

• Opportunity Identification : Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities from production lines and Should Cost data.

• Travel Expectation : Up to 10% annually.

Please note that there is no relocation assistance provided for this position.

What's in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

• Family Care Leave - Enhanced paid leave options for important times.

• Insurances - Life and disability insurance for all colleagues.

• Wellbeing - Resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing.

• Colleague Discount - Generous colleague discount from day 1.

• Bonus - Rewards through our bonus scheme when goals are reached.

• Workplace - Assigned primary workplace location with a hybrid work policy.

The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications, please apply.

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Join the LEGO team today.