Category Manager – Suspension Systems - Navistar, Inc.

International Motors - Driven By Uptime. Our focus is delivering Trucks and Buses that carry on the promise of being on the road and staying there.

We are seeking a Category Manager – Suspension Systems who will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and/or execute the existing strategy for all Commodities within the CMT (Category Management Team) and Major/Minor Programs
• Manage all commercial aspects with assigned supply base including driving cost savings goals, negotiating, building positive relationships and resolving open issues with the cross functional Navistar team
• Analyze supplier cost structure and competitive landscape to identify and negotiate savings and mitigate increases
• Lead the cross-functional CMT for the commodity
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and gain CMT and executive approval where needed
• Identify and execute cost savings measures with suppliers and Navistar team to achieve annual goals
• Identify when a business case needs to be utilized and complete them
• Analyze Data to Understand the cross functional Impact of Each Initiative
• Constantly communicate to Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, and engineering customers and escalate issues when needed – know who, when, and how to communicate with all Stakeholders
• Manage the workload of an assigned sourcing specialist where applicable

• Performs supply chain and logistics functions, such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution.
• Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers.
• Responsibilities are within the Supply Chain Management function as a generalist or in a combination of disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

OR

• Master's degree

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

OR

• At least 7 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

• 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)

• Negotiating experience
• Project Management experience
• Experience in creating, leading and driving cross-functional teams
• Ability to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost drivers
• Ability to prepare and deliver business presentations to individual groups
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Confident and Assertive: willingness to challenge appropriately
• Positive attitude
• Communicate effectively: verbally, non-verbally, written communication, ability to listen, and “read between the lines”
• Ability to travel up to 20%

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.

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