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Job Description Cost Optimization Consultant Location: Pune Duration: 12 Months Contractual Immediate / Within 1015 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 ~510 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 rapid-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. .