Associate Manager, Procurement

Job description

Job Overview The Associate Procurement Manager – Cost Management supports the execution of strategic cost management initiatives across assigned product categories within a multi‑billion‑dollar global supplier network. This role is responsible for managing cost management pipeline of assigned categories, supporting supplier negotiations, developing cost models and performing should-cost analysis. This position partners closely with Category Management, Engineering, Sourcing, and Pricing teams to deliver year-over-year cost improvements aligned with enterprise objectives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Category-Level Cost Management 2. Negotiation & Supplier Engagement 3. Cost Modeling & Should-Cost Analysis 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Support end‑to‑end cost management across assigned categories within a global supplier network. - Protect and Improve category level cost position by actively managing cost management pipeline. - Identify and validate cost reduction opportunities aligned with annual cost-out targets. - Monitor cost performance against budget and escalate risks, variances, or supply impacts as needed. - Prepare data-driven negotiation packages, cost baselines, and sc...