Category Manager - Engine Components

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Engine Components category strategies aligned with International Motors business objectives, sourcing priorities, and TQDCS value drivers.
• Lead sourcing decisions and supplier selection for new product launches and current business to improve technology, quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability outcomes.
• Own the commercial relationship with the assigned supply base, including negotiations, cost reduction roadmaps, contract execution, escalations, and supplier development.
• Analyze category spend, supplier cost structures, market dynamics, benchmark data, and should-cost inputs to identify value creation opportunities and mitigate cost increases.
• Prepare executive-level summaries and presentations to support leadership reviews, sourcing approvals, and strategic updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience OR Master's degree and at least 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience OR At least 5 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).
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, manufacturing, or other complex engineered product environments.
• Experience managing suppliers or categories within body components or similar portfolios, including mirrors, glass, lighting, wipers, trim, or structures.
• Demonstrated success developing category strategies, leading sourcing events and negotiations, and delivering measurable cost and performance improvements.
• Strong technical, commercial, and analytical acumen, with the ability to translate engineering, manufacturing, and supplier inputs into sound business decisions.
• Ability to negotiate, interpret, and execute commercial agreements and contracts.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to work across functions, cultures, and leadership levels and deliver executive-ready recommendations.
• Results-oriented mindset with ownership, urgency, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Desired Skills

• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, manufacturing, or other complex engineered product environments.
• Experience managing suppliers or categories within body components or similar portfolios, including mirrors, glass, lighting, wipers, trim, or structures.
• Demonstrated success developing category strategies, leading sourcing events and negotiations, and delivering measurable cost and performance improvements.
• Strong technical, commercial, and analytical acumen, with the ability to translate engineering, manufacturing, and supplier inputs into sound business decisions.
• Ability to negotiate, interpret, and execute commercial agreements and contracts.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to work across functions, cultures, and leadership levels and deliver executive-ready recommendations.
• Results-oriented mindset with ownership, urgency, and a focus on continuous improvement.

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.

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EEO Statement

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