Sr. Manager – Pricing and Cost Strategy
Location: Dallas, TX OR Wichita, KS 
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) w/match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: up to 50% Domestic Travel (To Headquarters in KS or office in Dallas, TX)
Sponsorship is not available

Sr. Manager – Pricing and Cost Strategy Description

Our client, a mission-driven U.S.-based manufacturer serving the nonprofit sector, is seeking a Sr. Manager - Pricing & Cost Strategy to lead enterprise-wide pricing initiatives and cost management strategies. In this role, you will own the analysis and optimization of product costs, margin performance, and pricing structures across the business. You will be responsible for creating data-driven pricing models, evaluating supplier and material costs, and aligning pricing strategies with revenue and profitability goals. This role requires a strong financial and operational mindset—balancing competitive market pricing with internal cost controls. You’ll partner with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to ensure accurate BOMs, cost transparency, and competitive proposals. You will also work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to mitigate cost volatility, monitor vendor performance, and implement best practices in estimating, bid analysis, and financial forecasting. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape pricing strategies, protect margins, and drive profitable growth within a mission-driven organization.

Sr. Manager – Pricing and Cost Strategy Responsibilities

•    Develop and implement enterprise pricing strategies that optimize margins 
•    Research and analyze material, labor, machine, and overhead costs 
•    Build data-driven estimating models to guide project pricing, proposals, and margin performance
•    Partner with engineering to ensure accurate BOMs and alignment of cost structures 
•    Prepare detailed bid analysis and pricing proposals
•    Monitor cost trends, vendor pricing, and market fluctuations to mitigate risk 
•    Create dashboards, reports, and decision models
•    Collaborate with procurement to ensure vendor compliance, cost efficiency, and timely delivery
•    Drive continuous improvement in cost analysis, estimating, and financial reporting processes

Sr. Manager – Pricing and Cost Strategy Qualifications

•    5+ years in pricing and cost analysis experience within a manufacturing environment required  
•    Proven track record in margin management and cost modeling required 
•    Advanced MS Excel proficiency required [VLOOKUPS, Macros, Pivot Tables, etc.]
•    Must be willing to travel up to 50% to Wichita or Dallas