Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains

International Motors, LLC•Lisle, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains to join our Procurement Organization. The Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains will work cross functionally within International interfacing with engineering, program management, quality, manufacturing, risk management, finance, aftersales, and supply chain. As Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains you will be responsible for sourcing all new programs according to the category sourcing strategy, driving cost reductions, supply base management and negotiating agreements. The key activities include leading strategic sourcing activities, supplier contract negotiations, executing commercial agreements, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and overall supplier performance management.

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

Procurement background in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries or manufacturing preferred
Experience developing category strategies, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations
Excellent time management skills – can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlines
Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts
Ability to understand technical concepts
Skilled at developing executive level presentations
Strong analytical skills
Results driven

Responsibilities

Accountable for sourcing all new programs (sending out RFP's /RFI's) and interface with Engineering and Supplier Quality
Based upon CMT recommendations, send RFP packages out to potential suppliers
Follow up with suppliers, negotiate costs to achieve best overall total cost of ownership, when data received pull together TCO and share comparison in CMT's
Engaged with Scania/MAN for alignment on common Traton Group business strategy for T2 components
Support VA/VE efforts to generate cost reductions
Enabler to successfully implement Dual Sourcing while also developing new sources to support body components
Through new program sourcing, develop and execute category strategies to align with International’s business objectives and Traton Group business strategy for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities
Research industry trends, global markets, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost drivers
Execute legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply Agreements and Development Agreements