Senior Procurement Consultant - Castings

International; Lisle (IL); Hybride; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

International Motors, LLC in Lisle, Illinois, seeks a Senior Procurement Consultant to lead Castings category strategy, supplier negotiations, and cross-brand collaboration. You will manage a $95M annual spend, drive cost reductions, and partner with Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to optimize value across TRATON brands.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and presentation skills, with onsite/hybrid work arrangement and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within automotive/manufacturing/engineered products.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills with experience with strategic suppliers and executive escalations.
• Strong analytical skills, spend analysis, cost modeling and benchmarking experience.
• Proficient PowerPoint, ability to create executive-ready presentations; Think-Cell helpful.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and senior leadership.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute category strategies for Castings aligned with business objectives.
• Manage strategic supply base with ~ $95M annual spend, including sourcing strategy and negotiations.
• Lead pricing, cost reduction, tariffs, supply continuity, and new product introductions negotiations.
• Coordinate sourcing across TRATON brands for alignment and value creation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Risk Management.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, and supplier proposals to form fact-based recommendations.
• Build executive-level business cases and sourcing recommendations for leadership reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, and readiness.
• Identify opportunities for localization, dual sourcing, and total cost improvements.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Global procurement

Communication skills

Cost reduction

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Outils

Think-Cell

Description du poste

Position Overview

The Procurement organization supports International Motors by developing and executing supplier strategies that deliver the right balance of Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability. This role will support the Powertrain Procurement team and will be responsible for the

Position Overview

The Procurement organization supports International Motors by developing and executing supplier strategies that deliver the right balance of Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability. This role will support the Powertrain Procurement team and will be responsible for the Castings, representing approximately $95M in annual spend. The Senior Procurement Consultant will be accountable for supplier strategy, sourcing execution, commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance across a highly strategic supply base. This role will also coordinate strategies across TRATON brands, including MAN, SCANIA, and VW Truck & Bus, to identify synergies, align commercial approaches, and support broader enterprise objectives. Location: Lisle HQ. This is a local position (Onsite) Monday-Thursday, (Work from Home) Friday

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for Castings that are aligned with International Motors and TRATON business objectives.
• Manage a strategic supply base with approximately $95M in annual spend, including sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to pricing, cost reduction, tariffs, supply continuity, new product launches, service parts, and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate sourcing and supplier strategies across TRATON brands, including MAN, SCANIA, and VW Truck & Bus, to support alignment and value creation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Aftersales, Supply Chain, and Risk Management.
• Analyze spend, cost structures, market conditions, benchmark data, and supplier proposals to develop fact-based recommendations.
• Build executive-level business cases, presentations, and sourcing recommendations to support leadership reviews and decision-making.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, launch readiness, responsiveness, service support, and continuity of supply.
• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, localization, dual sourcing, footprint optimization, and improved total cost performance.

Minimum Requirements

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

OR

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement 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

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within automotive, commercial vehicle, manufacturing, powertrain, or complex engineered products.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, including experience with strategic suppliers, commercial agreements, cost reduction initiatives, and executive-level escalations.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel capability, spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and business case development.
• Strong PowerPoint skills, including the ability to develop executive-ready presentations; Think-Cell experience preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Aftersales, and senior leadership.
• Experience coordinating across multiple business units, regions, or brands; global procurement experience preferred.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders and drive decisions in a complex environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with ownership, urgency, and a focus on continuous improvement.

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

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP 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 TRATON

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 [e-mail] request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.