Procurement Cost Engineer
About the job
- Proven experience (3–7 years) in engineering, analyzing and interpreting cost data, preferably procurement-specific data using an established cost engineering tool (e.g., Facton) and in a manufacturing environment, including material and production costs.
- Proficiency in data languages such as SQL, Python, or R, and analytics tools to extract and interpret complex datasets and identify trends, patterns, and insights for cost modeling and forecasting.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel to communicate financial and cost insights; ability to set scope and find internal support from other departments for reporting and visualization.
- Advanced skills in should-cost modeling to assess product and service cost drivers and total cost of ownership.
- Ability to independently handle ad-hoc cost engineering and analysis requests alongside creation of recurring reports.
- Proven experience translating technological design data into financial cost data and determining cost drivers using established cost engineering techniques.
- Knowledge or experience in cost engineering and value engineering.
- Proven experience in data management using JDE and Enovia, and tools such as Computer Aided Cost Estimation software (Facton EPC) and/or CAP.
- Familiarity with procurement processes and supply chain management.
- Proficiency in English for clear communication within an international team setting.
- Gather and analyze cost-related data from sources including raw material prices, labor rates, and manufacturing processes to support development of cost and should-cost models at component, assembly, or system level.
- Perform cost maintenance and design-related updates on Computer Aided Pricing (CAP) equipment records, and track and report cost differences between product lifecycle milestone records.
- Select items for CAP records in the current state.
- Build and maintain detailed should-cost models, including cost drivers of current and future products and services, to provide insights into theoretical minimum costs, using technology information as input.
- Maintain and set up equipment cost calculations in Facton EPC Computer Aided Cost Estimation software.
- Compare should-cost estimates with supplier quotes and market prices, and prepare reports highlighting discrepancies and potential cost-saving opportunities.
- Provide detailed cost analysis to support supplier procurement negotiations, contribute to achieving favorable terms and cost reductions, and actively participate in the procurement negotiation team with suppliers.
- Contribute to refining cost modeling processes and tools, suggesting improvements based on feedback and evolving business needs.
- Support Value Engineering and Design for Excellence projects by providing should-cost estimates or cost drivers for mechanical and/or electrical equipment during development phases.
- Procurement-specific cost data experience and experience using an established cost engineering tool such as Facton are preferred.
About the company
Vanderlande Industries designs and builds automated logistics systems for baggage handling, parcel sorting, and warehouse inventory management. Its products include conveyors, sortation equipment, and automated material handling systems used by airports, parcel and e-commerce companies. The systems work by moving, sorting, and tracking items through large, integrated conveyors and robotic equipment to automate the flow of bags, parcels, and goods across logistic hubs and airports. Vanderlande differentiates itself through its focus on large-scale, end-to-end airport and warehouse automation, backed by decades of experience and integration with Toyota Industries Corporation, which provides global scale and backing for automated logistics solutions. The company’s goal is to enable efficient, reliable, and scalable movement of people and goods by delivering turnkey automation systems that optimize baggage handling, sorting accuracy, and overall throughput in high-volume environments.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Veghel, Netherlands
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DHL Express Germany chose SPOX for Cologne on October 21, 2025.
- Copenhagen Airport ordered 20 automated screening lanes, expanding airport security revenue.
- Kmart selected Vanderlande for Moorebank, proving warehouse automation wins outside airports.
What critics are saying
- Beumer sued EU regulators on July 24, 2026, prolonging Siemens Logistics scrutiny.
- DHL Cologne’s September 2026 SPOX go-live creates execution risk on a flagship reference.
- Dematic, Swisslog, and Beumer pressure margins as customers compare automation vendors aggressively.
What makes Vanderlande Industries unique
- Vanderlande’s 600-airport installed base makes baggage automation switching costs brutal.
- SPOX and PARCELTRAX combine high-throughput sorting with compact, modular parcel handling.
- Pune Innovation Centre deepens engineering capacity across airports, warehousing, and parcels.
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Health Insurance
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Vanderlande showcases SPOX, PARCELTRAX and predictive maintenance. At Parcel+Post Expo 2026, Vanderlande will provide a combined demonstration of two of its most innovative sorting solutions - SPOX and PARCELTRAX - alongside insights into the impact of predictive maintenance. The demonstration illustrates how parcels move through key processing stages and how each solution contributes to optimized throughput and overall operational efficiency. SPOX is Vanderlande's revolutionary next-generation line sorter, combining multiple sortation capabilities within a single system. It delivers high-capacity sortation within a compact, sustainable and flexible design, capable of handling a broad range of parcel types, from envelopes and polybags to large boxes. SPOX is designed to adapt to complex facility layouts and features intelligent carriers with independent shoe control, ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimizing downtime. PARCELTRAX is Vanderlande's auto consolidated bagging system for small parcel handling. This solution is designed to fit underneath existing sorters and can handle any type of small parcel bag. Its scalability means that PARCELTRAX can be installed on any number of chutes and provides continuous performance, even if an individual chute or section of rail requires maintenance. As it automates manual and repetitive tasks, PARCELTRAX also increases sorting capacity, allows for better use of resources and improves working conditions. Vanderlande will also showcase how predictive maintenance enhances operational performance. By leveraging real-time data and advanced analytics, this solution enables operators to anticipate potential equipment issues before they lead to disruptions. This proactive approach helps reduce unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance planning, and extend asset lifespan, contributing to reliable and cost-efficient operations.
Logistics automation co Vanderlande opens India Innovation Centre in Pune. Vanderlande India is the company's second-largest technology hub globally. Vanderlande, a logistics process automation company, has inaugurated its India Innovation Centre in Pune, with a focus on India's engineering, innovation, and technology talent ecosystem. The new centre will serve as a collaborative hub for developing next-generation automation solutions across warehousing, airports, and parcel operations for Vanderlande's global customers.
Vanderlande wins contract to supply SPOX sorter for DHL Express facility in Cologne. DHL Express Germany has awarded Vanderlande a contract to provide automation solutions - including the SPOX sorter - for its new facility in Cologne. The agreement was signed on October 21 at Parcel+Post Expo 2025 in Amsterdam. This will be the first time this sorter has been installed at a DHL facility. Able to sort 6,000 items per hour, SPOX will allow DHL Express Germany to handle a mixed flow of regular and small parcels in the Cologne facility - including those as thin as 5mm. The sorter has been designed and built with sustainability in mind. When components wear out, they can be refurbished and then reintegrated into the system. In addition to the sorter, Vanderlande will provide two chutes, nine truck outfeeds and three van lines. It will also implement its PACE Sort sortation control software. This delivers secure host integration and advanced sortation logic to help manage complex parcel flows. It will reportedly be the first time this software has been installed at a greenfield site for DHL Express. "This contract win reflects DHL's trust in Vanderlande and shows the strength of our longstanding partnership," said Markus Ehrmann, executive managing director of Vanderlande. "We're delighted to be installing SPOX, our unique sorting solution that has been manufactured according to the principles of circularity, and that provides customers with improved flexibility and accuracy." "Vanderlande's solution will allow us to handle the parcel flow with increased efficiency, along with the ability to sort a diverse range of items," added Christian Knieps, director of engineering at DHL Express Germany. "As ever, our team will be working closely with Vanderlande through the installation phase to ensure a seamless integration before go-live, which is set for September 2026."
Vanderlande has been selected by Kmart to automate its new logistics facility at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney.
Copenhagen Airport has awarded Vanderlande a contract to deliver 20 automated screening lanes with central image processing as part of a major revamp of its passenger checkpoint process.