Project Manager Cost - Procurement

Project Manager Cost Out – Procurement

Location: Novi, MI or Aiken, SC

Work Pattern: Full Time

• Project Management for Cost‑Out Initiatives:
  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).
• Market and Supplier Analysis:
  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.
• Technical Expertise & Cost Analysis:
  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.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. Sponsorship or visa transfer not available.

• Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management.
• 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.
• Very good English skills (German language skills are a plus).

This position is primarily based in a flexible office environment and follows a standard Monday through Friday work schedule, in alignment with the Rolls‑Royce America Inc. Flexible Work Policy.

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus plan. Other benefits may include health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee assistance program; paid time off; paid holidays; paid parental & family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. Options available may vary depending on eligibility factors.

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.