Category Manager – Steering

Position Overview International is seeking a Category Manager – Steering to join our Procurement team!

The Category Manager will lead a Category Management Team (CMT) in partnership with R&D, working cross-functionally across International with program management, quality, manufacturing, risk management, finance, and supply chain. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Steering commodities, driving cost optimization, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating strategic agreements that support business objectives.

The Category Manager's key responsibilities include leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating supplier contracts, identifying and implementing cost reduction opportunities, and managing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk. This role will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies align with product development timelines, technology roadmaps, and long-term business objectives for Steering commodities.

Responsibilities Co-Leading the CMT (Category Management Team) to develop and execute a commodity strategy that best supports and influences the overall Navistar strategy meeting objectives for Major/Minor Programs Manage all commercial aspects with assigned supply base including driving cost savings goals, negotiating, risk management, building positive relationships and resolving open issues with a cross functional team Analyze supplier cost structure and competitive landscape to identify and negotiate savings and mitigate increases

Negotiate and execute Long Term Supply Agreements Lead the cross-functional Category Management Team for the commodity

Develop and execute sourcing strategies and gain CMT and executive approval where needed

Identify and execute cost savings measures with suppliers and Navistar team to achieve annual goals

Analyze data to understand the cross functional impact of sourcing decisions or project through developing accurate business cases

Constantly Communicate with Supply Chain, Operations, Purchasing, and Engineering customers and escalate issues when needed – know who, when, and how to communicate with all Stakeholders Manage the workload of an assigned sourcing specialist where applicable

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience

At least 1 years of lead experienceORMaster's degree and at least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience

At least 1 years of lead experienceORAt least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experience

At least 1 years of lead 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 Procurement background with experience in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries preferred

Strategic mindset with ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with different functional backgrounds as well as with different business cultures globally

Experience with sourcing components, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations

Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts

Ability to understand technical concepts

Skilled at developing executive level presentations

Strong analytical skills

Manufacturing background a plus Benefits and Compensation This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to…