Procurement Program Manager

About the Role

This is a highly visible, challenging, and rewarding position in a supportive, fast-paced environment within the International Procurement group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support procurement and quality requirements for product implementation and program launches from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal customers and department personnel.
• Represent Procurement and Quality on program teams for all new program introductions.
• Relay program information to the Procurement and Quality organization and ensure assignments are completed to support program goals.
• Ensure timing is on track for all milestones, proactively mitigate risk, and report key activities and project status to Senior Leadership.
• Manage project capital budget.
• Work with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive solutions ensuring best cost and highest quality product while meeting program timeline deliverables.
• Anticipate potential issues, manage changes proactively, and ensure projects have the correct pedigree of parts, are on time, and are within budget.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and follow through on implementation.
• Prepare and deliver informative and persuasive presentations to large groups, cross-functional teams, and executive audiences; must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Build and manage relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and management.
• Act as the liaison and voice to Procurement, Quality, Service Parts, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing experience OR
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing experience OR
• At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing 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. The company does not anticipate providing employment-related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

Skills

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, anticipate and solve problems, prioritize workloads, and shift resources as needed.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts.
• Previous experience managing small product development programs/projects or supporting large product development programs/projects.
• Familiarity with truck and/or engine products and components is desirable.
• 3 years of work experience.
• Previous procurement, supply chain, or quality experience is desirable.

Benefits

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. Learn more about the benefits offered for this position.

Pay

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About the Company

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. The company's ambition is to transform transportation together for a sustainable world.

About International
From a one-man company built on the invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company today, International Motors, LLC creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity. Based in Lisle, Illinois, the company builds International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses, and develops Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. As of 2021, International joined Scania, MAN, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Learn more about International.