Procurement Program Manager

International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors USA, part of the TRATON Group, seeks a Procurement Program Manager in Lisle, Illinois to oversee procurement and quality for new product development programs. You will represent Procurement and Quality on cross-functional teams and ensure milestones, risk mitigation, and budgets are managed effectively.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, supplier quality and finance, with strong presentation and communication skills to support executive audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and quality requirements for product implementation and program launches.
• Represent Procurement and Quality on program teams for new introductions.
• Ensure milestones, mitigate risk, and report status to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive cost and quality goals.
• Communicate program information to the organization and ensure task completion.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement

Quality management

Risk mitigation

Communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing

Master's degree in supply chain, engineering or manufacturing

5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

Job description

Position Overview

The International Procurement group is seeking a Procurement Program Manager to join their team! Key Duties: Oversee and support procurement and quality activities for new product development programs to ensure business objectives are achieved.Cross-Functional Representation: Represent Procurement and Quality on cross-functional program teams for programs.Timeline Management: Ensure all milestones and gates are met, risk mitigation, issue resolution, status reportingQuality Management: Ensure suppliers meet all quality requirements along with resolution of all quality issues from build events to implementationInternal Collaboration: Support internal teams, including procurement, engineering, supplier quality, materials availability, finance, and aftermarket contracts. This is a highly visible, challenging, and rewarding position in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Management: Oversee and support procurement and quality requirements for product implementation and program launches from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal customers and department personnel.
• Program Representation: Represent Procurement and Quality on program teams for all new program introductions.
• Communication: Relay program information to the Procurement and Quality organization and ensure assignments are completed to support program goals.
• Timeline Management: Ensure timing is on track for all milestones, proactively mitigate risk, reporting of key activities and project status to Senior Leadership.
• Budget Management: Manage project capital budget
• Collaboration: Work with Procurement, Engineering, and Quality teams to drive solutions to ensure best cost, and highest quality product is achieved while meeting program timeline deliverables.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Anticipate potential issues, manage changes proactively, and ensure projects have the correct pedigree of parts, are on time, and are within budget.
• Implementation Follow-Through: Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and follow through on implementation.
• Presentation Skills: Prepare and deliver informative and persuasive presentations to large groups, cross-functional teams, and executive audiences. Must be comfortable with public speaking.
• Relationship Management: Build and manage relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and management.
• Liaison Role: Act as the liaison and voice to Procurement, Quality, Service Parts, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience OR
• Master's degree and at least 1 year of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience OR
• At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing 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

• Positive Attitude and Strong Work Ethic: Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong commitment to work.
• Project Management Skills: Excellent project management, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Multi-Tasking and Problem-Solving: Ability to multi-task, anticipate and solve problems, prioritize workloads, and shift resources as needed.
• Quick Learner: Ability to quickly learn new concepts.
• Program Management Experience: Previous experience managing small product development programs/projects or supporting large product development programs/projects.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with truck and/or engine products and components is desirable.
• Experience: 3 years work experience Previous procurement, supply chain, or quality experience is desirable.

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.

Salary Minimum: USD $82,400.00/Yr. Salary Maximum: USD $123,600.00/Yr.

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 (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 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email?[e-mail]?to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.