Manager

Position Overview

International has a great opportunity for a Capitial Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team in Lisle!

Indirect procurement plays a vital role in maintaining business continuity across the entire organization. The indirect procurement team is responsible for identifying suppliers that support a multitude of services that include but not limited to capital equipment and investment, IT hardware and software, consultative services, logistics and distribution, maintenance and repair, marketing and human resources.

As a Capital Category Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing efforts and supplier management within the capital investment category. You will work independently and collaboratively to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and coordinate procurement activities across the Traton and Volkswagen Group brands, with a strong focus on North America.

This role requires deep procurement expertise, strong decision-making capabilities, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across functions and regions. You will contribute to initiatives that align with organizational goals and evolving market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals and market dynamics.

• Lead supplier negotiations and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and innovation.

• Identify and execute cost-saving opportunities and process improvements across capital investments.

• Negotiate and execute contracts with favorable terms and conditions.

• Coordinate procurement strategies globally, particularly across Traton and Volkswagen brands in North America.

• Drive initiatives that promote sustainability, innovation, and procurement process optimization.

• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to understand cost drivers and inform sourcing decisions.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure procurement activities support broader organizational transformation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience

  OR

• Master's degree

• At least 1 years of purchasing/procurement experience

  OR

• At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience

Additional Requirements

• 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)

Desired Skills

• Ability to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex supplier relationships.

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and financial acumen.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.

• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and executing commercial agreements and contracts.

• Comfortable presenting complex information to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.

Benefits and Compensation

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

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.

ABOUT INTERNATIONALFrom 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 ( .

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are 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.

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