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International · 1 month ago

Procurement Category Manager – Transmissions

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

International Motors, LLC is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and a member of the TRATON GROUP. They are seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Transmissions to lead the strategic direction and execution of the transmission category, focusing on global sourcing, supplier performance, and sustainability initiatives.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Actively participate in cross-brand category strategy development and supplier negotiations to ensure alignment across TRATON group companies

Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business objectives and TRATON group goals

Lead the Transmission Category Management Team (CMT) and mentor junior team members

Drive cost reduction initiatives using advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and competitive sourcing

Negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements, including performance-based and joint development contracts

Collaborate with engineering, legal, and quality teams to mitigate supply risk and improve product performance

Build strategic supplier partnerships focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation

Monitor and report category performance metrics to senior leadership

Lead change management initiatives to transform procurement processes and systems

Ensure compliance with global trade, environmental, and ethical sourcing regulations

Qualification

Procurement experienceCategory strategy developmentAdvanced analytical skillsSustainability programsPower BI proficiencyExecutive presenceCommunicationTime managementPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience

At least 1 year of lead 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)