Category Manager - Electrical Components

International; Illinois; On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors USA in Illinois seeks a Category Manager - Electrical Components to lead procurement category strategy in a cross-functional setting, interfacing with R&D, program management, supplier quality, manufacturing, risk management, finance, and supply chain.

The role is onsite in Lisle, IL, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and agreement execution to optimize total cost of ownership across electrical components for the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• At least 1 year of lead experience.
• US work authorization required; no sponsorship expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to align with International's business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing decisions and supplier selection for new product launches and current business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities.
• Analyze category spend to identify and develop savings opportunities using procurement levers such as competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, and cost optimization.
• Research industry trends, global markets, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost drivers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best overall total cost of ownership.
• Execute legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply Agreements and Development Agreements.
• Build strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure product quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Category Manager - Electrical Components to join our Procurement Organization. The Procurement Category Manager will work cross functionally within International interfacing with R&D, Program Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Finance, Aftersales, and Supply Chain. As Category Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing the category sourcing strategy, driving cost reductions, supply base management and negotiating agreements.

Position is Onsite

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to align with International's business objectives
• Lead strategic sourcing decisions and supplier selection for new product launches as well as current business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities
• Analyze category spend to identify and develop savings opportunities using a variety of procurement levers including competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, etc.
• Research industry trends, global markets, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost drivers
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best overall total cost of ownership
• Execute legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply Agreements and Development Agreements
• Build strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure product quality, on time delivery, and service meet or exceed expectations

Minimum 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

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

Procurement background in managing electrical components and semi-conductors with experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries or manufacturing preferred

• Experience developing category strategies, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations
• Excellent time management skills - can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlines
• Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts
• Ability to understand technical concepts
• Skilled at developing executive level presentations
• Strong analytical skills
• Results driven

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.

Salary Minimum: USD $101,600.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $152,400.00/Yr.

Company Overview

About TRATONWith its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP (https://traton.com/) 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 InternationalFrom 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, an