Category Manager – Steering

About the role

The Category Manager will lead a Category Management Team (CMT) in partnership with R&D, working cross-functionally across International with program management, quality, manufacturing, risk management, finance, and supply chain. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Steering commodities, driving cost optimization, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating strategic agreements that support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Co-Leading the CMT (Category Management Team) to develop and execute a commodity strategy that best supports and influences the overall Navistar strategy meeting objectives for Major/Minor Programs
• Manage all commercial aspects with assigned supply base including driving cost savings goals, negotiating, risk management, building positive relationships and resolving open issues with a cross functional team
• Analyze supplier cost structure and competitive landscape to identify and negotiate savings and mitigate increases
• Negotiate and execute Long Term Supply Agreements
• Lead the cross-functional Category Management Team 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 Navistar team to achieve annual goals
• Analyze data to understand the cross functional impact of sourcing decisions or project through developing accurate business cases
• Constantly Communicate with 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience OR Master's degree and at least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience OR At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement 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

• Procurement background with experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries preferred
• Strategic mindset with ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with different functional backgrounds as well as with different business cultures globally
• Experience with sourcing components, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations
• Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts
• Ability to understand technical concepts
• Skilled at developing executive level presentations
• Strong analytical skills
• Manufacturing background a plus

Benefits & 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 here. 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.

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

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.

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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.