Supply Manager

International; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

International Motors in Lisle, IL is seeking a Supply Manager to support the Cabin & Electronics Tower, coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Supplier partners to drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance.

You will develop commercial and analytical capabilities, contribute to launches and manufacturing decisions, and position yourself for a future Category Manager role within Procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Master's degree and no experience.
• At least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Managers to execute sourcing and supplier-management strategies across Electronics.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet cost, quality, delivery, and program objectives.
• Help resolve supply chain issues affecting manufacturing operations or launches.
• Manage contract pricing updates with Category Managers, Commodity Managers, and Finance.
• Support supplier negotiations, pricing analysis, and contract implementation.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree with no experience

3 years purchasing/procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Presentation skills

Job description

Position Overview

Build Your Future in Procurement International Motors is seeking an ambitious, analytical, and growth-oriented professional to join our Procurement organization as a Supply Manager supporting the Cabin & Electronics Tower. This role offers an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career in Supply Chain and Procurement. You will gain hands‑on experience working with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Procurement leadership while developing the commercial, analytical, and leadership capabilities needed to pursue a future Category Manager position. As a Supply Manager, you will help execute sourcing strategies, support supplier performance, resolve supply chain challenges, and contribute to business decisions that affect product launches and manufacturing operations.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Clear Career‑Growth Potential

• Build the experience, business knowledge, and leadership capabilities needed to pursue future opportunities as a Category Manager and Procurement leader.

• Broad Business Exposure

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and global suppliers to understand how sourcing decisions affect the entire business.

Career Development This position offers a strong foundation for continued growth within Procurement: Career progression is based on business needs, demonstrated performance, experience, and readiness. Through this role, you will gain exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost analysis, supplier performance, launch readiness, and cross‑functional decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Managers to execute sourcing, commercial, and supplier‑management strategies across the Electronics portfolio.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and program objectives.

• Help resolve supply chain issues that could affect manufacturing operations or product launches.

• Manage contract pricing updates in collaboration with Category Managers, Commodity Managers, and Finance.

• Support supplier negotiations, pricing analysis, contract implementation, and commercial issue resolution.

• Participate in supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, including system setup and nondisclosure agreements.

• Build productive working relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional partners.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply risk mitigation.

• Prepare and present recommendations, project updates, and supplier performance information to

• Procurement leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• Develop a strong understanding of category strategy, total cost of ownership, and supplier relationship management.

Minimum Requirements

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

OR

• Master's degree and no experience

OR

• At least 3 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

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and organizations.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strong initiative, accountability, and willingness to take ownership.

• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience analyzing data and developing business recommendations.

• Familiarity with sourcing, negotiation, cost analysis, or supplier‑management concepts.

• Knowledge of total cost of ownership principles.

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and presentation skills.

• Experience working in a cross‑functional or project‑based environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Develop trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Takes ownership of issues and follows them through resolution.

• Use data to identify risks and recommend actions.

• Communicates clearly and confidently with cross‑functional teams.

• Supports Category Managers in implementing category and commercial strategies.

• Demonstrates readiness for increasing levels of responsibility.

• Build the strategic, commercial, and leadership skills needed to pursue future Category Manager opportunities.

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.

Salary Minimum: USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $102,000.00/Yr.

Company Overview

About TRATONWith 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‑dut... (Note: The displayed JSON value has been truncated for brevity in this explanation. In the actual output it will fully contain the entire formatted description as constructed above.)