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Join the Future of Workspace Innovation at Haworth
Are you ready to shape the future of how people work, live, and thrive? At Haworth, we're not just creating furniture - we're revolutionizing the way the world interacts with spaces. As a global pioneer in workspace design since 1948, we've been pushing boundaries and redefining possibilities for over seven decades.
We're looking for visionaries like you to help write the next chapter of our story.
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We are currently looking for a Senior Global Sourcing Configured Costing Specialist to join our team in Holland, MI.
As a Senior Global Sourcing Configured Costing Specialist you will:
Play a critical role in shaping the accuracy and scalability of our configurable product pricing. In this role, you'll blend analytical expertise, data modeling, and SAP configuration skills to build and maintain highly precise cost models for components used worldwide. You'll collaborate closely with commodity managers, vendors, and crossfunctional partners to translate complex dimensional inputs into clean, reliable system logic that drives our sourcing and pricing decisions. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with data, and turning technical costing logic into real business impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence global processes and deliver meaningful results.
- Develop and maintain configured cost models for directsourced components across customizable product lines
- Translate dimensional inputs, material usage, and supplier cost elements into accurate, scalable costing logic
- Partner with commodity managers, vendors, and crossfunctional teams to build and refine Excelbased cost models
- Convert cost models into SAP configuration syntax and collaborate with the data modeling team on testing and validation
- Manage ongoing accuracy and integrity of configured data within SAP, including updates, corrections, and maintenance activities
- Support Product Change Notification (PCN) pricing updates and ensure pricing remains current and accurate
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into costing, supplier inputs, and model performance
- Conduct datadriven analysis to validate pricing, identify discrepancies, and support decisionmaking
- Collaborate with suppliers during costing discussions to ensure data accuracy and alignment with sourcing strategies
- Lead of participate in continuous improvement projects related to cost reductions, supply chain stability, costing methods, data structures and configuration logic
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions with/without accommodation.
- Uses office automation, communication, software, and tools used in Haworth office environment.
- Performs other duties within scope as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT, or similar field of study.
- Associate's Degree plus 2 years related experience OR 4 years related experience if no post-secondary education
- 5 years related experience (OR 3 years related experience with Master's Degree)
- Military Equivalency at www.mynextmove.org/vets/find/military
- Strong data modeling skills
- High analytical accuracy
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas; macros a plus)
- Experience with SAP and SAP Ariba (configured data/syntax)
- Familiarity with WinShuttle and/or Power Automate
- Power BI proficiency
- Exposure to AI tools and a willingness to learn
- SharePoint experience
- Project Management certification.
- Ability to manage projects, drive milestones, and follow stagegate processes
- Ability to translate complex costing logic into scalable system solutions
Design your future with Haworth
Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Haworth is a family-owned global powerhouse at the forefront of innovation and sustainable design in the workspace interiors industry. Here, you'll have access to state-of-the-art resources, collaborate with cross-functional teams of passionate innovators, and experience a blend of global reach with personal growth opportunities. Whether you're developing new manufacturing processes, implementing smart factory solutions, or designing tomorrow's workspace solutions, you'll be empowered to make a lasting impact while growing your career.
We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference. Your hard work, dedication, and talent are the foundation of our success and enable us to build meaningful connections with our customers and each other.
At Haworth, members enjoy benefits from their first day of employment:
- 20 Days Paid Time Off: Plus, the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
- Health Benefits: Priority Health Medical options, Delta Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401k Match: Contribute 6% of your annual salary, and Haworth will match up to 7%.
- Insurance Coverage: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Volunteer Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Zero Waste to Landfill
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