COST ESTIMATORMISSIONDevelop accurate, data-driven cost assessments that strengthen sourcing decisions, improve negotiation leverage, and ensure competitive total cost of ownership for the organization.
This position serves as a technical and financial bridge between suppliers, engineering, program teams and commodity buyersCreate and implement benchmark strategies for the regionDevelop in depth knowledge of their commodity's market and cost structureNegotiate & establish long-term contracts with suppliersSupport Sales and project teams to have most cost-effective solutions to gain businessDeliver yearly objectives within given timelineSupport Cross functional teams (Supply chain, Program buyer, Supplier quality, Project, finance)Strength our savings tracking database using existing and new toolsImprove and promote the use of the cost estimation toolRESPONSABILITIESBuild and Maintain Robust Cost ModelsDevelop, validate, and continuously update cost models for purchased components — including materials, process parameters, cycle times, labor, overheads, and SG&A; — to ensure transparent and fact-based cost structures.Analyze Supplier Cost BreakdownsEvaluate supplier cost breakdowns to confirm alignment with market benchmarks, identify discrepancies, and detect opportunities for cost improvement or risk exposure.Ensure that contractual conditions and group procedures are well applied and respected by suppliers as well by project teamsSupport group objectives in terms of savings and cash flow improvementSupport Negotiations With Fact-Based InsightsProvide commodity buyers with precise cost-gap analyses and "should-cost" references to strengthen negotiation strategies, enable cost avoidance,



and secure savingsCollaboration with other BG'sSupplier management : Performance and scorecard follow up with suppliers (including action plan management)Supplier requests for change managementSupport project buyers to obtain best economic conditionsProblem solving and looking for alternative solutionsSupplier Sustainibility trackingConduct Supplier Capability & Process Assessments : Participate in supplier on-site evaluations with engineering and quality teams to validate assumptions related to process flow, cycle time, labor utilization, and manufacturing feasibilityIdentify cost‐reduction opportunities (VAVE, material alternatives, process optimizations, localization opportunities) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement them.Financial Management: Deliver financial objectives given (Savings, Payment terms, capex amortization)Negotiate supplier claims and better financial terms for OPmobiityPROFILEPersonal BackgroundBachelor's degree in Finance, Purchasing, or any related Engineering field.
+3 years' experience in a similar position in the automotive sector or electronic & electrical components.English proficiency mandatoryJob Technical skillHaving adaptability on multicultural and cross-departmental relations and team spiritsStrong negotiatorStrong organizational skills and prioritize tasks to meet department objectives with timely mannerGood Understanding of financial KPIsUnderstand products development (project/program) processApplication of Quality Standards: respect internal processes & controlled documentsKnowledge and respect of internal deliverables for his/her function and customer specific requirementsUnderstand of his activity impact on quality (components & services), and understand the risks linked to non-conformity of PO delivered components

📌 Senior Cost Estimator (Guanajuato)
🏢 Opmobility
📍 Guanajuato