Manager, Procurement Digitalization

Position OverviewThe Manager, Procurement Digitalization is responsible for leading a team of Digital Product Owners that support procurement systems, data, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization. This role serves as the bridge between Procurement, Information Technology, suppliers, and global business partners, ensuring that procurement technologies, processes, and data governance capabilities deliver measurable business value. The position combines people leadership, product ownership, operational support, and strategic digital transformation. The Manager, Procurement Digitalization is accountable for the performance of a team supporting procurement technology platforms, including Ivalua, Supplier Scorecard, Power BI reporting solutions, supplier data governance processes, and TRATON procurement systems. This individual will drive platform adoption, process improvements, system governance, roadmap prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives while developing team capabilities and ensuring exceptional stakeholder support. ResponsibilitiesOwn the strategy, roadmap, governance, and operational support of procurement digitalization platforms and related procurement technologies. Partner with Procurement, IT, suppliers, and business stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and deliver digital solutions that improve business performance. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Digital Product Owners including workload management, performance development, and resource planning. Lead procurement data governance initiatives, including supplier master data quality, supplier onboarding, sustainability data, and data cleansing efforts. Oversee procurement reporting and analytics capabilities, including Power BI solutions, operational reporting, and performance monitoring. Manage support and governance for procurement technologies and TRATON platforms ensuring effective stakeholder support and issue resolution. Champion continuous improvement, automation, AI adoption, and digital transformation initiatives that increase efficiency, improve user experience, and deliver measurable business value. Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree and at least 5 years of technical project/program management experienceORMaster's degree and at least 4 years of technical project/program management experienceORAt least 8 years of technical project/program management 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 Skills5+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Product Ownership, Digital Transformation, Business Systems, or a related discipline. 2+ years of people leadership experience, including team development, coaching, performance management, and resource planning. Strong knowledge of procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier management, source-to-contract, and supplier data governance. Experience with procurement technology platforms such as Ivalua, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, SAP, or similar enterprise solutions. Proven experience managing product roadmaps, backlogs, business requirements, system enhancements, testing, and release cycles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, and related technologies. Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational execution. 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.