Sourcing and Readiness Team Member - Navistar, Inc.

Navistar Procurement has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing and Readiness team member.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing all Purchasing activities, for your assigned direct material categories, from the initial part release through new product launch.  You will be responsible for delivering against the key program objectives in terms of timing, total cost, and quality.  This includes quoting and sourcing per the predefined category strategy and managing your supplier readiness and component industrialization from tool kick off through product / program launch.  This is a highly visible, very challenging and rewarding position in a supportive, fast paced environment. 

• Being the liaison between Sourcing and Readiness and the CMT’s (Category Management Teams) for your assigned commodities. Provide open and frequent updates.
• Interact with vendors and cross functional teams to source products, per the CMT strategy, that meet the cost and timing targets for the program.
• Negotiate all aspects of cost, piece price, tooling, packaging etc.,
• Support CCB meetings to review cost and timing expectations.
• Support and resolve PUR issues that impact the Navistar manufacturing facilities ability to line set units.
• Work with the program team on supporting all pilot or program build events.
• Create implementation plans with suppliers that support program timelines.
• Anticipate potential problems, be proactive and manage changes to ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Manage tight deadlines in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Conduct regular report outs on the work status.

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of purchasing/procurement experience

OR

• Master's degree 

OR

• At least 4 years of purchasing/procurement experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Familiarity with commercial vehicle, bus or similar vehicles desirable.
• A strong understanding of Procurement.
• Excellent project management, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost drivers.
• Negotiation experience
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, prioritize work.
• Quickly learn new concepts
• New Product Development Implementation experience desirable

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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Navistar 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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