Procurement Category Lead - Interiors & Bus Products

International Motors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors in Lisle, Illinois is seeking a Procurement Category Manager-Interior and Bus Products to lead the Interiors and Bus Products supply base. You will develop category strategy, drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier performance, and lead cross-functional collaboration across TRATON brands.

You will negotiate long-term agreements, drive cost reductions, and partner with engineering and quality teams to optimize quality, cost, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum experience in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and execution.
• Negotiate pricing and long-term supply agreements.
• Monitor and report category performance to leadership.
• Collaborate with TRATON brands on group strategy.
• Work with engineering on design and supplier solutions.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships for quality and continuity.
• Analyze spend to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with legal for commercial agreements.

Skills

AI and digital tools

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Power BI

Ivalua

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

International Motors in Lisle, Illinois is seeking a Procurement Category Manager-Interior and Bus Products to lead the Interiors and Bus Products supply base. You will develop category strategy, drive strategic sourcing, manage supplier performance, and lead cross-functional collaboration across TRATON brands.

You will negotiate long-term agreements, drive cost reductions, and partner with engineering and quality teams to optimize quality, cost, and manufacturability.