Electronics Procurement Lead - Path to Category Manager

International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors in Lisle, IL is seeking a Supply Manager to support the Cabin & Electronics Tower, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Supplier partners to drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance.

You will develop commercial and analytical capabilities, contribute to launches and manufacturing decisions, and position yourself for a future Category Manager role within Procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Master's degree and no experience.
• At least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Managers to execute sourcing and supplier-management strategies across Electronics.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet cost, quality, delivery, and program objectives.
• Help resolve supply chain issues affecting manufacturing operations or launches.
• Manage contract pricing updates with Category Managers, Commodity Managers, and Finance.
• Support supplier negotiations, pricing analysis, and contract implementation.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree with no experience

3 years purchasing/procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Presentation skills

Job description

International Motors in Lisle, IL is seeking a Supply Manager to support the Cabin & Electronics Tower, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Supplier partners to drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance.

You will develop commercial and analytical capabilities, contribute to launches and manufacturing decisions, and position yourself for a future Category Manager role within Procurement.