Job Description – Cost Optimization Consultant Location: Pune
Duration: 12 Months Contractual
Immediate / Within 10–15 Days

We are supporting a leading consulting firm in hiring for a Cost Optimization Consultant for an ongoing transformation engagement with a leading automotive client . The consultant will work closely with consulting teams and client stakeholders to drive cost reduction, operational efficiency, and savings realization initiatives across manufacturing and business operations.

Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and spend assessments
Track cost-saving projects, savings realization, and implementation progress
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, plant operations, procurement, finance, and transformation workstreams
Monitor risks, dependencies, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution

Required Experience
~5–10 years of experience in cost optimization,



cost reduction, operational excellence, manufacturing consulting, or transformation projects
~ Experience in automotive, auto components, manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, procurement, or plant cost management is preferred
~ Ability to work in a quick-paced consulting and transformation environment with multiple stakeholders

Project Governance & Reporting
Advanced Excel / PowerPoint / Dashboard Reporting

This role offers an opportunity to work on a large-scale automotive transformation programme focused on cost efficiency, operational excellence, and sustainable business performance improvement in collaboration with consulting teams and senior automotive stakeholders.

📌 Hiring: Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor (India)
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