Purchasing Cost Manager

Tenneco - Grass Lake, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Grass Lake, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Cost Manager at Clean Air Americas is responsible for analyzing and developing OEM Tier II purchasing component quotes and estimates for Pre-Award programs. This role involves preparing cost analyses to assess the cost-effectiveness of engineering or design changes and assisting commercial leadership with customer pricing concerns.

Responsibilities

• Develop OEM Tier II purchased component quotes/estimates for assigned customers for Pre-Awarded programs.
• Analyze the cost to purchase components including material, labor, overhead, tooling and equipment for all new products.
• Prepare final Tier II quote package to meet specific customer expectations in alignment with commercial team.
• Analyze the impact of all requested process and design changes (ECM's).
• Work with Sales/Engineering teams to meet customer cost management initiatives.
• Conduct special projects requiring cost studies or sensitivity analysis.
• Effectively communicate and present data to the management team.
• Build models to estimate cost for key components/commodities, and continuously improve/update.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain Management/Purchasing or Manufacturing Engineering
• 10+ years industry experience
• Expert knowledge of Cost Estimating
• Prior Tier 1 or large-scale manufacturing experience a plus
• Proficiency in interpreting CAD Models, Engineering knowledge
• Proficiency in financial systems including SAP or similar ERP systems required
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to deal with complex data
• Hands-on, self-starter and able to work independently
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Siemens / PCM experience a plus