Senior Procurement Consultant -Sourcing and Readiness

International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the motor vehicle manufacturing industry is seeking a Senior Procurement Consultant specializing in sourcing and readiness on their New Product Launch Team. In this role, you will manage purchasing activities across assigned categories, ensuring cost efficiency and high-quality standards throughout product launches. The ideal candidate will possess extensive procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the ongoing success and innovation in commercial vehicles.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• At least 1 year of lead experience.
• Familiarity with truck and/or engine products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchasing activities from part release to new product launch.
• Negotiate costs and support program CCB meetings.
• Interact with suppliers to meet cost and timing targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

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Position Overview

International Procurement is looking for a

Position Overview

International Procurement is looking for a Senior Procurement Consultant -Sourcing and Readiness team member to join our New Product Launch Team.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for managing all Purchasing activities, for your assigned direct material categories, from the initial part release through new product launch.

You will be responsible for delivering against the key program objectives in terms of timing, total cost, and quality.

This includes quoting and sourcing per the predefined category strategy and managing your supplier readiness and component industrialization from tool kick off through product / program launch.

This is a highly visible, very challenging and rewarding position in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Being the liaison between the Sourcing and Readiness Team and the CMT’s (Category Management Teams) for your assigned commodities. Provide open and frequent status updates.
• Interact with supplier partners and internal cross functional teams to source products, per the CMT strategy, that meet the cost and timing targets for the program.
• Negotiate all aspects of cost, piece price, tooling, packaging etc.,
• Support program CCB meetings to review cost and tooling outliers
• Support and resolve PUR (parts without contract) issues that impact the programs’ ability to line set units per program required timing.
• Work collaboratively with supplier partners and the procurement program management team (PPM’s) to support all program build events.
• Create implementation plans with suppliers that support program timelines.
• Triage supplier implementation and launch readiness plans for early risk identification.
• Develop cross functional risk mitigate plans.
• Manage tight deadlines in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Conduct regular report outs on the work status.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience
  
  

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience
  
  

OR

• At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 year 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

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Familiarity with truck and / or engine products and components desirable
• Familiarity with metal components and manufacturing processes is an advantage
• Experienced with basic blue print reading and interpretation
• A strong understanding of Procurement desirable
• Excellent project management, organizational skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills for report out and status updates to all levels within the organization
• New Product Development Implementation experience desirable
• Ability to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost drivers.
• Negotiation experience
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Proactive approach to complex problem solving
• The ability to prioritize work.
• Quickly learn new concepts
• Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to learn
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

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 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 www.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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Truck Transportation

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