Mechanical Category Cost Specialist

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, where your work makes a direct impact on global healthcare, research, and environmental protection. As a Mechanical Category Cost Specialist , you'll be part of a newly created role on a growing team, bringing together technical expertise and commercial acumen to drive cost transparency and sourcing excellence across our mechanical categories. This is a high-visibility position with direct interaction across product costing initiatives and a long-term cost reduction roadmap for specific products. For the right candidate, it's a genuine opportunity to build deep expertise at the intersection of engineering and procurement, and grow into a broader commercial role over time. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain cost models for mechanical components and assemblies, including clean-sheet and should-cost analysis Conduct detailed cost breakdowns and identify cost drivers to support sourcing and negotiation strategies Engage directly with suppliers to review cost structures, challenge assumptions, and drive cost-reduction opportunities Lead supplier cost workshops and technical reviews focused on value engineering and continuous improvement Provide fact-based cost insights to strengthen negotiations and support category leadership decisions Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance on cost expectations and improvement initiatives Support product costing initiatives and contribute to a long-term cost reduction roadmap across assigned categories Key Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus 6 or more years of experience in procurement, sourcing, cost engineering, or a related field. A master's degree with equivalent experience is also a strong fit The right blend of commercial and technical background: sourcing or procurement experience combined with hands-on cost knowledge in a manufacturing environment Solid understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, molding, forming, welding, and assembly, and how those processes connect to cost Experience building cost models and conducting cost analysis for mechanical components or electromechanical assemblies Ability to lead cost-focused conversations with both suppliers and internal engineering teams Strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and comfort working across global, matrixed teams Proficiency in Excel and standard procurement or analytical tools Fluency in English required Ability to travel 10 to 50% as required