Procurement Category Manager-Interior and Bus Products

About the role

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. Responsibilities 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.

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.
• 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.

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

Qualifications

• 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).

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 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

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.