Category Manager-Battery and Electrical Components

Navistar • Lisle, IL

42d

About The Position

The Category Manager-Battery and Electrical Components is an integral part of the procurement team. The initial goal will be to gain a solid knowledge of the team's supply base, company, and procurement processes, and understanding of the roles and personnel of associated work groups inside International Motors. As the Category Manager-Battery and Electrical Components you will be a member of a Category Management Team (CMT), which provides the opportunity to work cross functionally within International Motors interfacing with the product development engineering, program management, quality, manufacturing, risk management, finance, logistics, aftermarket parts, product pricing, supply chain and more. As the Category Manager - Battery and Electrical Components, you will be responsible for managing an estimated spend of ~$200M. The category you will be responsible for includes electrical components and batteries for class 6 through 8 commercial trucks. Demonstrating solid performance in this role will position you well for advancement into jobs of higher responsibility within International Motors Procurement.

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

• Analytical mindset and skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to relate and work well with others
• Strong project management skills
• Attention to detail with ability to manage many items at one time effectively
• Experience in a large, multi-functional company
• Purchasing, engineering, manufacturing or quality experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and key cost drivers
• Ability to read & understand prints and technical specifications is a plus

Responsibilities

• Influencing internal and external stakeholders in the development and execution of strategy
• Cross functional collaboration
• Management of Cost Reduction projects
• Leading strategic sourcing activities for new programs and transfer business
• Supplier contract negotiations and administration
• Supplier performance management
• Working closely with the Best Cost Country Sourcing Team on projects and developing strategies for tail spend suppliers to effectively consolidate the supply base.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods