Job Description

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground, we are passionate about bringing Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial\xe2\x80\x99s 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world through our core brands: Case IH, STEYR, New Holland Agriculture, CASE, and New Holland Construction.

The Technical Cost Reduction Manager - Supplier Proactiveness role is essential to the purchasing cost optimization function within our North America Purchasing department, reporting to NA Purchasing Cost Optimization Manager. The candidate will lead a team to work with external suppliers and internal teams (PD engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, etc.) to establish a platform for idea generation (supplier VAVE initiatives, workshops, tear downs, competitive benchmarking, innovative cost down). Position will also focus on product cost analysis, cost building for various commodities to support sourcing and negotiations.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work model and is located in Burr Ridge / Oakbrook, IL.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a team of Technical Cost Reduction Engineers for assigned commodities.
• Responsible for planning and managing cost reduction projects by generating ideas, conduct feasibility and execute
• Integrate best practices with other regions
• Host idea generation workshops, product tear downs, competitive benchmarking reviews, innovative cost down initiatives, supplier manufacturing site line walks and similar events
• Build capabilities with the team driving cost optimization, collaboration with cross functions and drive changes.
• Drive lean manufacturing workshops at supplier locations, supported by CNH Supplier quality engineers to maximize cost reduction
• Generate savings through Design to Value completive benchmarking.
• Identify savings and execute with commodity purchasing through Commercial Excellence, should costing, buy consolidation, resourcing, new suppliers, market tests, negotiations, best practices, Long Term Agreements VAVE etc.
• Develop and use cost modelling tools to develop should cost of manufacturing of components across commodities (Metallic, Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical)
• Work with Direct Purchasing commodity teams and suppliers to analyze quotes and costs against Should costs.
• Challenge existing design concepts, material grade selections and technologies to evaluate that products are designed to optimize cost and quality
• Drive cultural change in design/sourcing practices and standardization to enable significant product cost savings
• Establish and manage the supplier/employee idea generation program

Annual base salary range for this position is $109,000 - $183,000 USD. (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree, focus in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering. Advanced Degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry, having performed the roles in one or more under Supplier Quality Assurance, design engineering, product engineering, Technical cost reduction engineering or related areas covering commodities falling under Chemical, Electrical, Metallic & Mechanical. Experience to include data analytics, strong aptitude with technical drawings, engineering specifications, manufacturing engineering design software, project management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team including ability to structure and optimize team performance and influence others cross level and cross functionally.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, MS Project, Power BI etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 20% (mostly domestic, potential for some international).

Company Benefits

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click for more information!

EEO

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement . CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information

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Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

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