Senior Procurement Consultant - Castings

Position OverviewThe Procurement organization supports International Motors by developing and executing supplier strategies that deliver the right balance of Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability. This role will support the Powertrain Procurement team and will be responsible for the Castings, representing approximately $95M in annual spend.The Senior Procurement Consultant will be accountable for supplier strategy, sourcing execution, commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance across a highly strategic supply base. This role will also coordinate strategies across TRATON brands, including MAN, SCANIA, and VW Truck & Bus, to identify synergies, align commercial approaches, and support broader enterprise objectives.Location: Lisle HQ. This is a local position (Onsite) Monday-Thursday, (Work from Home) FridayResponsibilities• Develop and execute category strategies for Castings that are aligned with International Motors and TRATON business objectives.• Manage a strategic supply base with approximately $95M in annual spend, including sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management.• Lead commercial negotiations related to pricing, cost reduction, tariffs, supply continuity, new product launches, service parts, and contractual agreements.• Coordinate sourcing and supplier strategies across TRATON brands, including MAN, SCANIA, and VW Truck & Bus, to support alignment and value creation.• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Aftersales, Supply Chain, and Risk Management.• Analyze spend, cost structures, market conditions, benchmark data, and supplier proposals to develop fact-based recommendations.• Build executive-level business cases, presentations, and sourcing recommendations to support leadership reviews and decision-making.• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, launch readiness, responsiveness, service support, and continuity of supply.• Identify and execute opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation, localization, dual sourcing, footprint optimization, and improved total cost performance.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experienceAt least 1 years of lead experienceORMaster's degree and at least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experienceAt least 1 years of lead experienceORAt least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experienceAt least 1 years of lead experienceAdditional RequirementsQualified 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• Experience in purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within automotive, commercial vehicle, manufacturing, powertrain, or complex engineered products.• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, including experience with strategic suppliers, commercial agreements, cost reduction initiatives, and executive-level escalations.• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel capability, spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and business case development.• Strong PowerPoint skills, including the ability to develop executive-ready presentations; Think-Cell experience preferred.• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, Aftersales, and senior leadership.• Experience coordinating across multiple business units, regions, or brands; global procurement experience preferred.• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders and drive decisions in a complex environment.• Results-oriented mindset with ownership, urgency, and a focus on continuous improvement.Benefits and CompensationThis position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting .The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.Company OverviewAbout TRATONWith 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.com.*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.EEO StatementWe 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.If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.