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International · 6 days ago

Global Procurement Strategy Lead – Tariff and Trade

Lisle, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

International is a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, part of the TRATON GROUP. They are seeking a Global Procurement Strategy Lead - Tariff and Trade to take ownership of tariff and trade operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating across the organization.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional resolution of a wide range of complex, interconnected problems in innovative ways, including issues where precedent may not exist

Lead activities to minimize immediate supplier tariff impacts while still supporting overall category strategies

Coordinate with Trade Compliance to coach or provide guidance on Trade Rules to Category Managers

Ensure assigned Category Management teams’ strategic sourcing recommendations for both new product launches and resourcing/relocation of current production business meet Corporate Governance requirements for USMCA compliance while still supporting overall category strategies

Coordinate with Trade Compliance and USMCA Governance resources to coach or provide guidance on the USMCA Agreement, harmonized tariff codes, truck model & plant impacts, etc. to Category Managers

Collaborate with Category Managers to identify and develop new cost reduction opportunities using a variety of procurement levers, including: Competitive Bidding, Global or Domestic Sourcing, Negotiation, Technology, Supply Chain/Footprint Optimization, Target Costing

Perform commodity spend analysis to identify and develop recommendations for savings opportunities

Develop, issue and manage RFP’s/RFQ’s

Coordinate communication between internal cross-functional areas and external suppliers to resolve queries and/or issues

Conduct Bid Analysis

Collaborate with Procurement Finance on total cost of ownership scenarios/sensitivity analysis

Develop strategies for multiple rounds of negotiation, including negotiation scripts and supplier materials

Lead or support negotiations to maximize results

Develop detailed project plans and perform critical path analysis using Microsoft Project, as needed

Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise

Present project status to Senior Procurement management and Executive level audiences

Identify needed resources for cross functional project teams to drive execution of resourcing/relocation/dual sourcing strategies

Qualification

Procurement processesSupply chain experienceNegotiationAnalytical skillsCritical thinkingUSMCA Agreement knowledgeTruck technology knowledgeTeamworkCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solvingProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree

At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

1 year lead experience

Master's degree

At least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

1 year lead experience

At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

1 year 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)