We are currently seeking a Senior Category Manager - Powertrain to join our Procurement Organization at our headquarters in Lisle, IL.

This position is responsible for external Powertrain Systems, Aftertreatment, Exhaust, Engine Cooling, Filtration, and Petrochemicals sourcing. Essential duties include: cost reduction, supply base management, strategies, and agreements. Position will be responsible for direct material components and assemblies that have an annual turnover in excess of $2.4B annually. The position reports directly to Procurement Director with multiple category managers as direct reports. In addition, this individual will act as the commercial lead for all TRATON brands for one of the largest suppliers within TRATON Procurement.

• Build and develop team
• Working to develop and execute a sourcing strategy that best supports the overall Category strategy
• Building and manage relationships with cross functional team members and management.
• Building strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure that product quality, on time delivery and service levels are met
• Leading strategic sourcing decisions for both new product launches as well as transfer business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities
• Identifying and developing new cost reduction opportunities using variety of procurement levers including competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, aftermarket service parts, etc.
• Analyzing commodity spend, including developing recommendations for category and savings opportunities
• Negotiating with internal customers and external suppliers to maximize results
• Facilitating communications between external suppliers and various internal departments to resolve queries or issues 
• Leading implementation of cost reduction initiatives
• Leading junior members of the Powertrain Procurement team in support of the department goals
• Ability to travel 20-30%

In addition, this position would also contribute to larger strategy reviews of additional commodities, and support other strategic initiatives as needed. This position promotes alignment by understanding business, customer needs and requirements throughout the organization. 

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 12 years of purchasing/procurement experience experience
• At least 6 years of management experience

OR

• Master's degree
• At least 10 years of purchasing/procurement experience experience
• At least 6 years of management experience

OR

• At least 14 years of purchasing/procurement experience experience
• At least 6 years of management experience