Job Description

Position Overview

Exciting things are happening at International!

We are seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain in Lisle, IL to lead our logistics and supply chain sourcing team, and will be responsible for ~$700M of category spend.

This management role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance across transportation, warehousing, trade management services and distribution categories. In addition, this role will be responsible for collaborative sourcing strategies across brands within the Volkswagen Group and Traton brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global sourcing strategies for logistics and supply chain services, including freight, warehousing, packaging, trade management, and 3PL partnerships.

• Build and manage a high-performing procurement team of 6 employees, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to ensure alignment with business objectives and service-level expectations.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance) to align procurement goals with broader organizational priorities.

• Monitor market trends, risk factors, and regulatory changes to proactively adjust sourcing strategies.

• Lead cost reduction initiatives, value engineering, and strategic supplier development programs.

• Oversee procurement analytics, spend visibility, and KPI reporting to inform executive decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, sustainability standards, and corporate governance policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 6 years of materials management or supply chain experience

• At least 3 years of leadership experience

  OR

• Master's degree

• At least 5 years of materials management or supply chain experience

• At least 3 years of leadership experience

  OR

• At least 10 years of materials management or supply chain experience

• At least 3 years of leadership 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

• Ability to prepare and deliver business presentations to executive leadership and peers.

• Significant contract and sourcing negotiation experience.

• Ability to analyze product costs and understand underlying cost drivers.

• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

• Technical and/or business understanding of freight, warehousing, packaging, trade management, and 3PL services.

• Ability to take responsibility for multiple projects to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to formulate, communicate, and implement short and long-term strategies.

• Experienced in effectively managing both internal and external relationships with cross-functional groups and suppliers.

• Self-starter, strong work ethic and project management experience.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With 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 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.

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?HUB@International.com?to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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