Senior Procurement Analyst

Position Overview

International Motors is seeking a driven, analytical, and collaborative Senior Procurement Analyst to join our Procurement Team within the Cabin Tower, supporting Sustaining and Advanced Engineering programs.  In this role, you will work alongside Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, and suppliers around the world to bring new products to market. You will help identify innovative supplier solutions, negotiate commercial agreements, drive cost competitiveness, and ensure critical programs launch successfully.  This is a high-visibility position offering exposure to executive leadership, global suppliers, and cross-functional teams. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy problem solving, relationship building, strategic thinking, and making a measurable impact on the business. 

Responsibilities

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Real Product Impact: Influence components used on commercial vehicles built and sold worldwide. 

• Cross-Functional Work: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and global suppliers. 

• Leadership Exposure: Present recommendations and support decisions that matter to the business. 

• Innovation + Problem Solving: Help solve cost, timing, quality, and launch-readiness challenges. 

• Career Foundation: Build negotiation, project management, sourcing, and supplier strategy skills. 

• Growth Opportunity: Develop a path toward future roles in Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, or Program Management. 

What you’ll Do

• Partner with Engineering and Category Management Teams to support new product development and advanced engineering initiatives. 

• Evaluate supplier proposals and develop sourcing recommendations that optimize quality, delivery performance, innovation, and total cost. 

• Negotiate commercial agreements including piece price, tooling, packaging, and supplier investments. 

• Participate in cross-functional program reviews and collaborate with stakeholders to solve complex supply chain and product development challenges. 

• Present sourcing strategies and business recommendations to leadership teams. 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of purchasing/procurement experience

OR

• Master's degree and no experience

OR

• At least 3 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

What We’re Looking For

• Naturally curious and eager to learn. 

• Strong communicator who can build relationships across teams. 

• Analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex problems. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 

• Self-starter who takes initiative and drives results. 

• Interested in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and business strategy. 

Preferred Skills

• Sourcing, procurement, or negotiation experience. 

• Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills. 

• Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) concepts. 

• Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration. 

• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), or cost optimization principles. 

• Excellent presentation and communication skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. 

Benefits and Compensation

This 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 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.

Salary Minimum: USD $68,000.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum: USD $102,000.00/Yr.

Company Overview

About 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 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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