Category Manager-Capital - Navistar, Inc.

International Motors is seeking a Category Manager to join their team!

Successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating and supporting Procurement activities on the Construction and Capital project to ensure business objectives are met.

Procurement Specialist plans and implements activities related to the procurement of materials, equipment and construction services for internal business units’ needs. Plans, communicates, and enforces company policies and procedures for Procurement across all businesses. Creates and executes a yearly business plan for the specific Category. Negotiates major contracts involving large dollar amounts. Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major contracts and subcontracts. Select, develop, and evaluates vendors to ensure the efficient and strategic commercial relationships.

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

• Responsible for the planning, development and execution of Procurement strategies for the acquisition of Indirect Material requirements for all US based locations and some portions of EAP.
• Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions for the company.
• Analyze product costs, understand underlying cost drivers and implement cost reduction initiatives to maximize savings
• Builds and manages vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective conditions
• Collaborate with internal key stakeholders to understand their needs and develop a clear business plan. Ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Monitors market trends, new vendor solutions and analyzes data to identify solution improvements.
• Presents sourcing recommendations to various Sourcing Committees. (Must be comfortable with public speaking and show great presentation skills)
• Must be a skilled Problem-solver who follows through on implementation

• At least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 1 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

OR

• Master’s degree

• 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). 

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent project management, organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, anticipate and solve problems, prioritize workloads and shift resources as needed
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts
• Familiarity with truck and/or Engine products and components is desirable
• Previous Procurement experience is desirable

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

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.

International is 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 HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.