Mopar • Auburn Hills, Michigan • Posted June 17, 2026
About the Role
What you will do:
Coach commodity teams for one subdivision through every step – from fact base development to negotiation execution
Challenge the team – empower them to adopt a should-cost mindset and bring a fresh, value-oriented perspective
Ensure daily rhythm and progress – drive weekly check-ins, define and allocate tasks within the team, and hold team members accountable
Support the team in applying the analytical toolbox for material cost optimization, including conducting selected analyses and generate ideas / leverages yourself where appropriate
Support the team to get stakeholders involvement in negotiation preparation (ex: cost engineering, supplier cost analysts)
Prepare teams for negotiation – build a robust fact base, conduct mock negotiations, and ensure teams enter discussions fully prepared
Step in when required – take over negotiation strategy and execution when necessary