Category Manager-After Market

International Motors, LLC • Lisle, IL

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About The Position

International Motors is seeking a Category Manager-After Market to join our team!
The Category Manager-After Market plays a key role within International Motors’ procurement organization, offering broad exposure to the business and meaningful influence on sourcing decisions that drive results. This role is designed for a procurement professional who is eager to deepen their understanding of the supply base, procurement processes, and how sourcing decisions connect across the enterprise.
As a member of a Category Management Team (CMT), you’ll work cross‑functionally with stakeholders across product development, program management, quality, manufacturing, finance, logistics, supply chain, aftermarket parts, pricing, and risk management. This collaborative environment provides a front‑row seat to how complex decisions are made and executed across International Motors.
In the Aftermarket Procurement space, you’ll manage an estimated $200M in spend, supporting categories such as body components and cab‑in‑white. You’ll be trusted with significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on cost, quality, and supplier performance.
Strong performance in this role opens the door to expanded responsibility and career advancement within International Motors’ procurement organization, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into larger, more strategic roles.

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
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Clear, confident written, verbal, and presentation communication
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Solid project management and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working in a large, cross‑functional organization
• Background in purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, or quality
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and key cost drivers
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Influence and align internal and external stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies and drive successful execution across the organization.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and program teams to support business and program objectives.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives, identifying opportunities and executing projects that deliver measurable financial impact.
• Drive strategic sourcing efforts for new product programs and business transfers, ensuring supplier readiness, competitiveness, and continuity of supply.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, establishing strong commercial terms while maintaining compliance and long‑term partnerships.
• Own supplier performance management, using data and structured reviews to improve quality, delivery, cost, and overall supplier effectiveness.
• Partner closely with the Best Cost Country Sourcing team to support sourcing strategies, consolidate tail‑spend suppliers, and strengthen the global supply base.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level