Sourcing Procurement Manager

As a Sourcing Procurement Manager at Outsized, you will play a crucial role in driving cost optimization initiatives, sourcing strategies, and enterprise cost transformation within the automotive sector. Your expertise in engineering and automotive fields will contribute to identifying savings opportunities and implementing cost-effective solutions. Here is a breakdown of your responsibilities and qualifications: **Role Overview:** As a Sourcing Procurement Manager, your role will involve: - Leading cost reduction initiatives across procurement, sourcing, and supply chain in the automotive industry. - Analyzing product design, raw material costs, and manufacturing processes to identify savings opportunities. - Working closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and engineering departments to implement cost-effective solutions. - Conducting benchmarking studies to compare cost structures with industry standards. - Developing and implementing enterprise cost transformation strategies tailored to automotive supply chains. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize costs without compromising quality and performance. - Utilizing data analytics, value engineering, and lean methodologies for cost optimization. - Reporting insights and progress to senior stakeholders and leadership teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering (mandatory). - 4-10 years of relevant experience. - Strong background in cost reduction, sourcing, and enterprise cost transformation within the automotive industry. - Experience in value engineering, should-cost analysis, and cost benchmarking. - Familiarity with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and process optimization. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. - Strong communication skills with a data-driven approach. - Previous experience as a consultant in leading consulting firms or working with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. If you are passionate about driving engineering-driven cost savings and efficiency improvements in procurement and manufacturing within the automotive sector, this opportunity at Outsized is perfect for you. Join our exclusive talent pool of highly skilled experts and be a part of our mission to revolutionize the talent economy.,