Posted 1w ago

Category Manager – Drivetrain Systems

@ International Motors
Lisle, Illinois, United States
$110k-$164k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Develop strategy, Negotiate costs, Lead teams
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in purchasing/procurement; or Master's with 4+ years; or 8+ years experience.
Technical Tools Mentioned:ERP, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Software
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International Motors - Driven By Uptime. Our focus is delivering Trucks and Buses that carry on the promise of being on the road and staying there.

 

We are seeking a Category Manager – Drivetrain Systems who will perform various supply chain and logistics functions, including material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. You will create integrated processes that connect internal functions—such as operations, purchasing, and logistics—with external suppliers to ensure smooth operations. Your responsibilities will span across the Supply Chain Management function, either as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines, to support the efficient flow of materials and products throughout the organization.

  • Develop and/or execute the existing strategy for all Commodities within the CMT (Category Management Team) and Major/Minor Programs
  • Manage all commercial aspects with assigned supply base including driving cost savings goals, negotiating, building positive relationships and resolving open issues with the cross functional International team
  • Analyze supplier cost structure and competitive landscape to identify and negotiate savings and mitigate increases
  • Lead the cross-functional CMT for the commodity
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies and gain CMT and executive approval where needed
  • Identify and execute cost savings measures with suppliers and International team to achieve annual goals
  • Identify when a business case needs to be utilized and complete them
  • Analyze Data to Understand the cross functional Impact of Each Initiative
  • Constantly communicate to Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, and engineering customers and escalate issues when needed – know who, when, and how to communicate with all Stakeholders
  • Manage the workload of an assigned sourcing specialist where applicable
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience

OR

  • Master's degree and at least 4 years of purchasing/procurement experience

OR

  • At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experience
  • 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)
  • Negotiating experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience in creating, leading and driving cross-functional teams
  • Ability to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost drivers
  • Ability to prepare and deliver business presentations to individual groups
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Confident and Assertive: willingness to challenge appropriately
  • Positive attitude
  • Communicate effectively: verbally, non-verbally, written communication, ability to listen, and “read between the lines”
  • Ability to travel up to 20% 

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.

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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