Cost Optimization Specialist

Cost Optimization Specialist

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you're in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can't happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Cost Optimization Specialist is a key role to drive and implement company margin improvement goals. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Commercial, Services) and suppliers to screen, track, implement cost Optimization projects, promote internal and external idea generation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead margin improvement initiatives by identifying cost reduction opportunities, managing project pipelines, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proactively identify and prioritize cost-saving opportunities, building a forward-looking project roadmap to support annual purchasing targets.
• Manage ideation and benchmarking activities, including workshops, line walks, and competitive analysis to drive innovative cost-down strategies.
• Develop and apply cost modeling tools to analyze components across commodities, supporting sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.
• Support the execution of cost reduction projects by partnering with Product Development, Purchasing, Logistics and other business functions to ensure timely delivery and measurable impact.
• Provide technical expertise in external and internal value engineering and value analysis.
• Challenge existing design concepts, material grad selections and technologies to evaluate products are designed to optimize cost and quality.

Experience Required

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including :

Nearest Major Market : Racine