Category Manager-Fasteners Job # 57696 Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 hours ago(1/6/2025 11:52 AM) Job Locations US-IL-Lisle Internal Title Procurement Consultant Sr Org Level S06 # of Positions 1 ERP Eligibility Eligible for Salaried Employee Referral Bonus, $2000 after 30 days employment Relocation Offered No Remote No Salary Minimum USD $98,400.00/Yr. Salary Maximum USD $147,600.00/Yr. Position Overview

As a Category Manager, you will work cross functionally within International Motors interfacing with program management, quality, manufacturing, sales & marketing, risk management, finance, logistics, aftermarket parts, product pricing, supply chain and more.

 

This role is pivotal in our goal to provide world class products to our customers. You'll be part of a dedicated team of three that is responsible for executing strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers meet our strategic objectives for cost, quality, sustainability, and technology, including making changes to the supply base when objectives are not being met, or improvements can be made. Make source recommendations and be able to support your recommendation with data.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional team members that foster collaboration and efficiency.
• Negotiate agreements of various complexities (from one time purchases to multi-year supply contracts) that align with our strategic objectives.
• Conduct thorough analyses of total cost of ownership and underlying cost drivers to support new business awards and cost reduction initiatives, ensuring the best total landed cost. Understanding and applying economic order quantities and inventory level optimization are critical in this area, since a significant portion of the Category spend is under a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) model.
• Maintain communication with Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams, effectively escalating issues when necessary and ensuring all stakeholders are informed.
• Interface with procurement teams from other brands within the TRATON family (MAN, Scania, VW Truck and Bus) to develop sourcing synergies where applicable.

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degreeAt least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experienceAt least 1 year of lead experience

OR

Master’s degreeAt least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experienceAt least 1 year of lead experience

OR

At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experienceAt least 1 year of lead experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills

• Advanced degree preferred, with an MBA being a strong advantage.
• Basic negotiation skills with a willingness to learn and develop further skill.
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of prioritizing multiple projects, knowing when to reprioritize, and meeting specific deadlines.
• Proficient in developing presentations that convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to understand basic information about parts within your scope from engineering drawings.
• Experience and comfort in working with legal council to develop complex commercial agreements.

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