COST ESTIMATORMISSION- Develop 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 buyers- Create and implement benchmark strategies for the region- Develop in depth knowledge of their commodity's market and cost structure- Negotiate & establish long-term contracts with suppliers- Support Sales and project teams to have most cost-effective solutions to gain business- Deliver yearly objectives within given timeline- Support Cross functional teams (Supply chain, Program buyer, Supplier quality, Project, finance)- Strength our savings tracking database using existing and new tools- Improve and promote the use of the cost estimation toolRESPONSABILITIESBuild and Maintain Robust Cost Models- Develop, 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 Breakdowns- Evaluate 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 teams- Support group objectives in terms of savings and cash flow improvementSupport Negotiations With Fact-Based Insights- Provide commodity buyers with precise cost-gap analyses and "should-cost" references to strengthen negotiation strategies, enable cost avoidance,



and secure savings- Collaboration with other BG'sSupplier management :- Performance and scorecard follow up with suppliers (including action plan management)- Supplier requests for change management- Support project buyers to obtain best economic conditions- Problem solving and looking for alternative solutions- Supplier 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 feasibility- Identify 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 Background- Bachelor'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 skill- Having adaptability on multicultural and cross-departmental relations and team spirits- Strong negotiator- Strong organizational skills and prioritize tasks to meet department objectives with timely manner- Good Understanding of financial KPIs- Understand products development (project/program) process- Application of Quality Standards: respect internal processes & controlled documents- Knowledge and respect of internal deliverables for his/her function and customer specific requirements- Understand of his activity impact on quality (components & services), and understand the risks linked to non-conformity of PO delivered components

📌 Senior Cost Estimator (Villa Aldama)
🏢 Opmobility
📍 Villa Aldama