Are you a strategic sourcing leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, building strong supplier partnerships, and delivering measurable business results?

At International Motors , we're looking for a Procurement Category Manager, Cab in White to lead one of the most critical categories within our vehicle portfolio. This is an opportunity to own category strategy, influence key business decisions, and partner with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain leaders to drive competitiveness across a global organization.

In this highly visible role, you'll have direct impact on cost optimization, supplier performance, product launches, sustainability initiatives, and long-term sourcing strategies that support the future of transportation.

If you're energized by negotiations, data-driven decision making, supplier relationship management, and cross-functional leadership, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

As the Category Manager, you'll serve as the strategic owner of the Cab in White category, driving performance, innovation, and value creation across a global supplier network.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery performance, sustainability, and supply continuity.

Lead sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and commercial activities that directly support business and operational objectives.

Identify cost savings and value creation opportunities through spend analytics, market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analyses.

Build compelling business cases and present recommendations that influence sourcing decisions and executive stakeholders.

Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to successfully execute strategic initiatives.

Establish and strengthen supplier relationships while driving accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Lead commercial negotiations and contract development to mitigate risk and deliver favorable business outcomes.

Support new product launches by ensuring suppliers have the capacity, capability, and readiness required for successful execution.

Proactively identify and address supply chain risks, escalating issues and developing mitigation plans before they impact operations.

Collaborate across the TRATON organization to leverage global sourcing opportunities, share market insights, and implement procurement best practices.

Deliver results by balancing cost, quality, timing, risk management, and supplier performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience

At least 1 years of lead experience

Master's degree and at least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience

At least 1 years of lead experience

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

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Commercial judgment to recognize when to challenge suppliers and lead difficult negotiations to achieve business needs.

Self-starter with the commercial curiosity and initiative to independently identify and aggressively pursue cost reduction and value creation opportunities.

Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related commercial functions.

Industry experience within automotive, commercial vehicle, manufacturing, industrial, or engineered products environments.

Knowledge of stampings, body structures, fabricated metal components, structural assemblies, Class A surfaces, or Cab in White commodities strongly preferred.

Proven success leading sourcing projects, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.

Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging spend data, market intelligence, supplier performance metrics, and cost modeling to support decision-making.

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, risk, timing, and operational requirements.

Experience reviewing engineering drawings and understanding manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, and product cost drivers.

Experience supporting contract negotiations and partnering with legal teams on commercial agreements.

Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and delivering results.

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 https://careers.international.com/#benefits .

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.

Company Overview

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 From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like 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. To learn more, visit International.com .

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

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.

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