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International in Lisle is looking to add a Procurement Category Manager-Interior and Bus Products to their team!
The Procurement Category Manager-Interiors and Bus Products leads the Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Risk, and Sustainability performance of International’s Interiors and Bus Products supply base. Responsible for components such as School bus seats, safety components, trim parts, Bus floors, insulations, and other interior parts for International products.
This person is responsible for developing and executing the product category strategy. Key activities include leading strategic sourcing for future programs, resourcing current business, managing cost reduction projects, supplier negotiations and contract administration, execution of comprehensive commercial agreements, and overall supplier performance management.
In this role, you will co-lead the Interiors and Bus Products Category Management Team (CMT), working cross-functionally within International and across TRATON Brands, interfacing with program management, quality, manufacturing, sales & marketing, risk management, finance, logistics, aftermarket parts, product pricing, supply chain, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Category Management Team to develop and execute category strategy aligned with business plan, launch, cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability objectives.
- Negotiate and execute pricing, long-term agreements, commercial settlements, and supply agreements to ensure robust supply and competitive total cost.
- Manage and report CMT performance against targets to leadership. Own CMT goals, drive accountability, and support decisions that positively impact the business plan.
- Collaborate with sister TRATON brands on group strategy alignment, sourcing leverage, supplier footprint, and shared cost reduction opportunities.
- Work with engineering to identify and implement design, technology, and material solutions that minimize supply risk and optimize quality, cost, and manufacturability.
- Build strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure product quality, launch readiness, on-time delivery, service levels, innovation, and business continuity.
- Analyze category spend to identify and develop cost reduction opportunities using procurement levers including competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, aftermarket service parts, and value engineering.
- Work with International legal group to execute a variety of legal agreements such as Non-disclosure, Comprehensive Supply, Development, Warranty, Tooling, and related commercial agreements.
- Maintain clear communication with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and other internal customers; escalate issues when needed and know who, when, and how to communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
- At least 1 years of lead experience
OR
- Master's degree and at least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
- At least 1 years of lead experience
OR
- At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
- At least 1 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements:
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills:
- Working knowledge of AI and digital tools, including practical use of Microsoft Copilot, , Power BI, Ivalua to improve daily productivity.
- Strong analytical skills, including data mining, spend analysis, supplier performance reporting, and fact-based decision making.
- Procurement background with experience in Commercial Vehicle, Automotive, Bus, Heavy Equipment, or relevant manufacturing industries.
- Self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity, work independently, and drive results across multiple priorities.
- Ability to read, understand, negotiate, and execute contracts and commercial agreements.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present to leadership.
- Excellent time management skills – can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlines.
- Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and TRATON brands.
Benefits and Compensation:
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview:
About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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