Vacant job

Do you want to become part of a fantastic team with highly competent and motivated colleagues in an innovative and developmental environment? Then read on! We are now looking for a Product Cost Specialist to join the Manufacturing Capacity and Cost team.

About the role

This role is very important as you will have significant opportunities to influence a substantial part of Axis's total costs, thereby making a major difference to the business and the company's continued success.

Who will be your future team?

The Axis Manufacturing Capacity and Cost team contributes strongly to the company's success by developing the network of manufacturing partners and ensuring cost efficiency as well as continuous improvements in purchasing costs. Your responsibility will be to ensure the right cost level for Axis products by identifying opportunities and driving cost reductions together with the company's contract manufacturers in close collaboration with your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for negotiating and approving product cost quotes from Axis contract manufacturers throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Identify and drive cost-reducing activities towards contract manufacturers through analysis of quote data and understanding of relevant cost drivers.
• Collaborate closely with contract manufacturers to ensure that negotiated component prices are implemented in product quotes in a timely manner.
• Analyze and maintain product and component databases from internal and external sources, and create benchmarking materials for price reduction work.
• Support RFQ processes for new products and contribute input regarding product cost structure and cost drivers to the product development organization.
• Monitor and optimize parameters that affect purchasing costs at contract manufacturers, such as order volumes, demand changes, and delivery terms.
• Contribute to improvements in processes and IT tools within the area of responsibility, both independently and in collaboration with other functions.

We are looking for someone who has

• A degree in Industrial Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
• At least two years of experience in supply chain/sourcing from international manufacturing companies.
• Experience in analyzing large amounts of data.
• Very good knowledge of MS Office.
• Very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience working in ERP systems.
• Knowledge of business culture in different parts of the world, which will be a great advantage in the role.

To succeed in the role, we see that you are

Analytical and detail-oriented while having the ability to see the big picture from a broader perspective. You are ambitious, self-driven, and results-oriented. You thrive in collaboration and see the value in working towards common goals. You are open in your communication and use your communication skills to achieve results. Furthermore, you are curious and persistent in your work to ensure delivery within your area of responsibility. Discussions and negotiations with both internal and external parties are something you appreciate and see as a natural part of the collaboration.

Other information

Start: August
Scope: Full-time
Location: Lund, travel may occur.
About the assignment: You will be employed by Academic Work on a consultancy assignment extending to the end of June 2027. If the collaboration works well for both parties, there is an opportunity for extension thereafter.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position are sent to Academic Work.

We apply continuous selection and will remove the ad when enough candidates have reached the final stage of the recruitment process. A CV is required when applying. We do not use cover letters as a selection method, so one does not need to be attached. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the role and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.