Supply Manager

Position Overview

Build Your Future in Procurement

Why You’ll Love This Role

Clear Career-Growth Potential

Build the experience, business knowledge, and leadership capabilities needed to pursue future opportunities as a Category Manager and Procurement leader.

Broad Business Exposure

Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Program Management, and global suppliers to understand how sourcing decisions affect the entire business.

Career Development

This position offers a strong foundation for continued growth within Procurement:

Career progression is based on business needs, demonstrated performance, experience, and readiness. Through this role, you will gain exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, cost analysis, supplier performance, launch readiness, and cross-functional decision-making.

If you are looking for meaningful responsibility, continuous learning, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in Procurement, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Category Managers to execute sourcing, commercial, and supplier-management strategies across the Electronics portfolio.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and program objectives.
• Help resolve supply chain issues that could affect manufacturing operations or product launches.
• Manage contract pricing updates in collaboration with Category Managers, Commodity Managers, and Finance.
• Support supplier negotiations, pricing analysis, contract implementation, and commercial issue resolution.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, including system setup and nondisclosure agreements.
• Build productive working relationships with suppliers and cross-functional partners.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply risk mitigation.
• Prepare and present recommendations, project updates, and supplier performance information to
• Procurement leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Develop a strong understanding of category strategy, total cost of ownership, and supplier relationship management.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong initiative, accountability, and willingness to take ownership.
• Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing data and developing business recommendations.
• Familiarity with sourcing, negotiation, cost analysis, or supplier-management concepts.
• Knowledge of total cost of ownership principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a cross-functional or project-based environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Develop trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Takes ownership of issues and follows them through resolution.
• Use data to identify risks and recommend actions.
• Communicates clearly and confidently with cross-functional teams.
• Supports Category Managers in implementing category and commercial strategies.
• Demonstrates readiness for increasing levels of responsibility.
• Build the strategic, commercial, and leadership skills needed to pursue future Category Manager opportunities.

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 https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

About TRATON

About International

*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.