Procurement manager Cost Out & Innovation

Job Description

Procurement Cost-Out & Project Manager, Shanghai

Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.

At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

Electrolux Group, Group Procurement is a fundamental contributor for the achievement of the company objectives. In our competitive world we build on long-term relationships with our suppliers, with respecting our values. Our mission is to support the company in delivering on-time with excellent quality at the right cost, so that as a company we can live up to the expectations of our customers. Sustainability and continuous improvement are the elements that are underpinning our relationship.

With the Value-based-sourcing (VBS) initiatives we drive, through the involvement of key suppliers in the development stage, globally harmonized technical and commercial solutions. Our 500 colleagues of different nationalities operate both at global and regional levels in an international and dynamic environment where we collaborate within a panel of international suppliers engaging them with our internal business partners like Sales, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing & Engineering, Product Line, Marketing, Finance etc. We rely on building a strong cross-functional collaboration.

We focus on innovation, quality and development of long-term relationships with our strategic suppliers. By co-designing suppliers’ production process and the components we want, we guarantee the best-in-class quality, cost and flexibility for our customers globally.

What you’ll do:

In detail, you will:

The Procurement Cost-Out & Project Manager team is organized by major Product Architecture. This position reports to the Head of Procurement Cost-Out & NPI . You will drive full cost optimization for Procurement (incl. Capex) together with all Procurement colleagues related to your specific Architecture. It is a truly cross-functional role, where you steer the cost-out program together with colleagues in other Procurement teams, R&D, Product Costing, and Product Line teams. The overall ambition is to optimize the product cost leveraging all available procurement tools.

• Cost-out & sourcing
  • Develop deep product cost analysis and identify activities and related priorities, and represent Procurement on the cross-functional team and own all related project deliverables
  • Follow insights on Product Cost development and areas of improvement in our Architectures, and define actions that need to be conducted to reduce cost, including but not limited to product tear-downs, should-cost modelling, and identification of new Must-Win Models
  • Attend project review meetings and communicate relevant information within Procurement, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on time
  • Track the project progress, sourcing status, and other relevant information through a data-driven sourcing tool. Specifically, track implementation of cost-out actions after Sourcing Board decision, ensuring timely execution and countermeasures should delays occur
  • Involve internal stakeholders at an early stage, aiming to create value through effective cost optimization projects
  • Participate in Make vs Buy or Make vs Source analysis to optimize product and operation costs, and project manage the activities until the decision point
  • Work with the Category Management team to understand and deploy category strategy
  • Support and coordinate RFQs, in cooperation with the Category Management team
  • Support preparations for Sourcing Board, in cooperation with the Category Management team
  • Support and coordinate supplier tooling quoting and ordering, in cooperation with the Category Management team

• Project management
  • Plan and monitor the project schedule, and take action to ensure it is met
  • Prepare for and participate in project checkpoints, ensuring all checkpoint and milestone deliverables are achieved on time, including opening purchase orders (POs)
  • Report Procurement progress to the project team and to Procurement Leadership
  • Involve internal stakeholders (R&D, SD, Quality, Design, …) at an early stage on VBS activities, aiming to create value through supplier-driven innovation with strategic suppliers, and facilitate teamwork
  • Ensure a coordinated VBS approach across categories, and support and coordinate VBS in cooperation with the Category Management team, including Early Supply Involvement and Commodity Workshops
  • Act as the escalation point for cross-functional team interactions with suppliers
  • Support and coordinate supplier capacity and utilization reviews, in cooperation with the Category Management team

Who you are / Your qualifications:

• You possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering and/or have specialties in project management, product costing, lean manufacturing or other relevant area
• You have >5 years of experience in relevant Procurement or project management roles
• You have the ability to execute strategic initiatives that drive performance and have experience leading complex projects
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with diverse individuals in cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
• It is beneficial if you have worked with Cost Modeling, Data Mining and possess advanced Excel skills with the ability to generate effective reports that manage large data sets. Also, if you have understanding of lean manufacturing approaches and practical experience in driving lean manufacturing improvements
• You have an expectant, positive, proactive attitude and ‘can do’ spirit to drive change and can demonstrate a history of driving for higher business performance in a fast-paced environment.

Where you’ll be: 

You will be based at the Shanghai, China  

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.