Polestar • Full time • Göteborg
The opportunity
We're currently looking for a Cost Reduction Lead. Someone to join our Software Architecture & SaaS team in order to optimise the cost structure of Polestar's current and future vehicle software architecture as well as current and future SaaS within Software domain. This role will focus on reducing both commercial and bill of material (BoM) costs while upholding or enhancing the quality and performance of our vehicles and services
This position will be located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Responsibilities
In this role you will collaborate cross-functionally and cross-platform to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction strategies within different areas of the Software domain and Polestar portfolio. The cost reduction lead will also collaborate with a matched pair in partner organisations to find shared opportunities that can be realised across different brands within the wider group.
The successful candidate shall lead in monitoring, reporting and taking action to ensure progress on projects within Software domain areas through internal meetings and matched pair partner meetings.
This role shall involve overall portfolio management, detailed risk assessments of initiatives and leading escalations to the Product Cost Management (PCM) leadership team if deviations or support is needed. The successful candidate shall ensure quality and transparency through technical documentation in the PCM systems and tools according to the formal PCM process in Polestar.
SW core engineers shall support the successful candidate with technical assessments, TARR (time adjusted rate of return) calculations and supporting the maturity of identified cost potentials.
See below for a more thorough breakdown of the various tasks and areas you'll be responsible for:
Cost Analysis and Reduction
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Supplier and Partner Management
Continuous Improvement
Data Analysis and Reporting
The Ideal candidate
In order to succeed in this role, and at Polestar in general, there are a few characteristics you'll need to have. Tenacity. Flexibility. Curiosity. The ability to take the initiative, to meet deadlines and requirements, and to abandon ideas when they're not feasible.
We are seeking someone with a proven ability to interpret complex data and identify cost-saving opportunities through strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills and extensive experience in supplier management, enabling effective collaboration and value-driven partnerships.
Success in this role requires the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment, having strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex information clearly is also important.
In addition you’ll need the following qualifications/experience:
Why Polestar?
Polestar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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For this position, the company has chosen to use an external application process. This means that you must apply on their site directly and cannot apply via Uptrail.