Cost Improvement Process (CIP) Manager- Auburn Hills

Position: Cost Improvement Process (CIP) Manager

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the Role:

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving cost savings and process improvements? We are looking for a Cost Improvement Process Analyst to join our team and lead our efforts to optimize material costs across our organization.

Key Responsibilities

As a CIP Manager, you will be responsible to:

• Develop and implement strategies to drive cost savings through the optimization of material sourcing and procurement processes.


• Lead cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, negotiate pricing with suppliers, and implement cost-saving initiatives.


• Conduct VA/VE workshops with suppliers to generate improvement ideas and ensure that approved ideas are implemented


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on cost reduction goals and monitor progress towards achieving targets.


• Analyze material cost data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and develop actionable plans to drive results.


• Stay current on market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in material cost management.


• Conduct market research to identify and develop new suppliers/disruptors to properly support the needs of each product line and improve cost competitiveness

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience 


• Proven experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain with a focus on cost reduction.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive data-driven decision making.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.


• Project management experience and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve targeted results.


• Must be able to travel up to 15% 

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in business, engineering, supply chain management or related field

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.