Supply Manager

Location: Aurora

Position Overview Build Your Future in Procurement International Motors is seeking an ambitious, analytical, and growth-oriented professional to join our Procurement organization as a Supply Manager supporting the Cabin & Electronics Tower.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to accelerate your career in Supply Chain and Procurement. You will gain hands-on experience working with suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Procurement leadership while developing the commercial, analytical, and leadership capabilities needed to pursue a future Category Manager position. As a Supply Manager, you will help execute sourcing strategies, support supplier performance, resolve supply chain challenges, and contribute to business decisions that affect product launches and manufacturing operations.

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 experienceORMaster's degree and no experienceORAt 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…