Procurement Category Manager – Transportation

International Motors, LLC; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors, LLC in Lisle, Illinois, is seeking a Procurement Category Manager – Transportation to lead sourcing and supplier management for ground transportation, including LTL, DDS, FTL and parcel services. You will work cross-functionally with logistics, finance, operations and suppliers to develop strategies and negotiate agreements.

The role emphasizes cost reductions, service performance, and collaboration with VW and TRATON to drive scale and process improvements across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for transportation services aligned to International's objectives
• Lead strategic sourcing decisions for new scope and current business to improve cost, service, quality, and delivery
• Establish business plans with VW and TRATON for collaboration with sister brands
• Research industry trends, benchmark data, carrier market conditions, rate structures, fuel surcharge trends
• Analyze category spend, lane data, accessorial charges, service performance, and carrier utilization for savings
• Partner with logistics, finance, operations, and procurement to develop budgets and validate requirements
• Build strategic partnerships with transportation suppliers for cost competitiveness and service levels
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, rate implementation, and performance reviews
• Drive compliance to Sourcing Policy and VW processes
• Continuously improve processes, data quality, and supplier management practices

Job description

Position Overview

The Procurement Category Manager – Transportation will lead transportation procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier management strategies for ground transportation services, including Less‑than‑Truckload (LTL), Dedicated Delivery Service (DDS), Full Truckload (FTL), parcel, and related logistics support. This position will work cross functionally within International with logistics, finance, direct material procurement, operations, and suppliers. The role will be responsible for developing transportation sourcing strategies, managing carrier relationships, driving cost reductions, improving service performance, and negotiating and executing supplier agreements. In addition, this position will collaborate with VW brands and TRATON to identify scale, leverage, and process improvement opportunities across the transportation network.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for transportation services that align with International’s business objectives
• Lead strategic sourcing decisions for new scope as well as current business to improve cost, service, quality, and delivery performance
• Establish business plans with VW and TRATON to drive collaboration opportunities with sister brands
• Research industry trends, benchmark data, carrier market conditions, rate structures, fuel surcharge trends, and underlying transportation cost drivers
• Analyze category spend, lane data, accessorial charges, service performance, and carrier utilization to identify savings and network improvement opportunities
• Partner with logistics, finance, operations, and procurement teams to develop budgets, validate business requirements, and support transportation planning
• Build strong strategic partnerships with transportation suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, on‑time delivery, claims performance, capacity, and service levels meet or exceed expectations
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, rate implementation, and ongoing supplier performance reviews
• Drive compliance to International’s Sourcing Policy and VW processes
• Focus on continuous improvement of current processes, systems, data quality, and supplier management practices

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience

OR

• At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement 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 with experience in transportation, logistics services, or carrier management preferred
• Experience with ground transportation categories such as Less‑than‑Truckload (LTL), Dedicated Delivery Service (DDS), Full Truckload (FTL), parcel, carrier management, or related logistics services preferred
• Strategic mindset with ability to develop practical solutions to complex transportation and supplier challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across different functional backgrounds and global business cultures
• Experience sourcing services, identifying competitive options, analyzing supplier proposals, and leading negotiations
• Understanding of transportation pricing concepts, including tariffs, rate structures, minimum charges, accessorials, fuel surcharge, and service requirements preferred
• Ability to read, understand, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements and contracts
• Ability to understand operational requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies and supplier expectations
• Skilled at developing executive level presentations and clearly communicating recommendations
• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze transportation spend, rate files, lane‑level data, freight rates, supplier performance, and market trends to support decisions

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,TRATONSE is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP 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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