Supply Chain Estimator

American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.

Job Summary:

Supply Chain Estimator supports our commercial and defense programs by developing supply chain strategies for our customer proposal cost estimates. This role is critical to ensuring competitive proposals, compliant pricing, and efficient procurement planning in alignment with government regulations and mission requirements

Essential Functions:

• Request and analyze quotes for materials, components, and services across the supply chain as required to build cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, program management, and other cross functional departments to gather technical data and sourcing requirements.
• Collaborate with purchasing to identify qualified suppliers, obtain competitive pricing, and build estimates consistent with purchasing sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate with the Small Business Liaison to identify and engage small business suppliers.
• Incorporate complex variables into estimates, including tariffs, foreign exchange rates, market volatility, lead time, capacity constraints, non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs, and tooling.
• Participate in supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support make-or-buy decisions and risk assessments for sourcing strategies.
• Ensure supply chain timelines are incorporated into proposal estimates. Identify and assess risks and communicate potential impacts to support informed decision-making and risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for proposals and contract bids as required
• Develop, maintain and continuously update a comprehensive cost database of historical supplier pricing data and industry benchmarks to improve future estimate accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with government acquisition regulations, including small business subcontracting requirements
• Participate in proposal reviews, audits, and fact-finding meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present cost data, estimating strategy, and pricing recommendations clearly to senior and executive leadership.
• Develop, refine, and enforce standardized estimating methodologies and tools across the organization to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Partner with Launch Team, Purchasing, and other cross functional departments to orchestrate a smooth and accurate post award handoff of procurement requirements.
• Manage priorities and deliver results while meeting the standards of both Procurement and Estimating functional leads.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, engineering, business, or related field.
  
  
  

Background Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in cost estimation, cost engineering, supply chain finance, or strategic sourcing, preferably in the aerospace and defense environment.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience, education, certification that would be nice to have but are not required
  
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:

For physical requirements, indicate Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently, or Continuously where possible

Rarely: exists, but not on a regular basis

Occasionally: <33% of the time (just over 2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently: >34% but less than 66% of the time (2.72 – 5.28 hrs)

Continuously: 67-100% of the time (5.36 – 8 hrs)

Highly repetitive: repeating the same motion every few seconds with little or no variation for >2 hrs total/day)

Hazards, tasks, PPE, ergonomic concerns, travel requirements, workspace (close proximity to others)

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state

and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.