Sourcing and Readiness Team Lead

Position Overview

International Procurement has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing and Readiness Team Lead. As a working team lead, you will lead, mentor and support a team of 4 sourcing and readiness managers as we drive towards quality execution and on time New Product Launches. You will also be responsible for assigned direct material categories managing all Purchasing activities, from initial part release through new program launch. This includes quoting and sourcing per the predefined category strategy and managing your supplier readiness and component industrialization from tool kick off through program launch You and your team will be responsible for delivering against the key program objectives in terms of timing, total cost, and quality. This is a highly visible, very challenging and rewarding position in a supportive, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support & mentor team members.

• Manage Team metrics and performance goals.

• Build relationships with cross functional teams, vendors, and management.

• Interact with vendors and cross functional teams to source products, per the CMT strategy, that meet both the cost, timing, and quality targets for the program.

• Negotiate cost, tooling, and timing, to ensure program targets are met

• Create and monitor supplier implementation plans to align with program expectations.

• Anticipate and triage potential problems.

• Be proactive and manage changes to ensure projects are on time and within budget.

• Manage tight deadlines in a high volume, fast paced environment.

• Drive initiatives that support the team with activity tracking and early risk identification.

• Regularly report on your team's status with respect to various programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experience

• At least 2 years of management experience

OR

• Master's degree

• At least 6 years of purchasing/procurement experience

• At least 2 years of management experience

OR

• At least 10 years of purchasing/procurement experience

• At least 2 years of management experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated record of success with formal and informal leadership

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Familiarity with truck and / or engine products and components.

• A strong understanding of Procurement desirable

• Excellent project management & organizational skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate to all levels within the organization and supply base.

• Ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Well-honed critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills

• Negotiation experience

• Quickly learn new concepts

• New Product Development Implementation experience desirable

Company Overview

At International Motors, LLC* ("International"), we've never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL

From 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

International is 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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