Project Manager - Cost out Procurement

• Planning, leading, and monitoring cost‑out projects.
• Developing project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.
• Managing cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Production).
• Ensuring on‑time execution, reporting, and risk management.

• Identifying new global procurement markets with significant savings potential.
• Conducting detailed market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.
• Applying international Best‑Cost‑Country sourcing strategies.
• Evaluating and selecting suitable suppliers based on price, quality, delivery performance, and sustainability.

• Analyzing product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.
• Preparing Should‑Cost analyses and TCO models.
• Identifying technical optimization and Design‑to‑Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.

• Supporting the analysis and improvement of procurement processes to increase efficiency and cost transparency.
• Defining and implementing standards for cost‑out methodology, reporting, and KPIs.

• Close cooperation with global procurement organizations, technical teams, and international plants.
• Managing global cost‑out programs across multiple regions.
• Sharing best practices and scaling successful initiatives to additional sites.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field and 3 years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management, or 7 years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management.
• Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

• Manufacturing and Power generation experience preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product‑related cost structures.
• Excellent analytical skills, including Should‑Cost analysis, cost modeling, TCO assessments, and data analysis.
• Experience in international project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong negotiation skills and confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Structured, proactive working style with high autonomy and solution orientation.
• Very good English and German language skills.
• High level of initiative and a proactive mindset.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Posting Date

30 Sept 2026; 00:09