Category Manager - Market

Category Manager – After Market

International Motors is seeking a Category Manager – After Market to join our procurement organization. The role offers broad exposure to sourcing decisions and deepens understanding of the supply base, procurement processes, and cross‑enterprise sourcing decisions.

As a member of a Category Management Team (CMT), you will work collaboratively with stakeholders across product development, program management, quality, manufacturing, finance, logistics, supply chain, aftermarket parts, pricing and risk management. You will manage an estimated $300M+ in spend, supporting categories such as Filtration and Petrochemicals.

This role opens possibilities for career advancement within International Motors’ procurement organization.

• Influence and align internal and external stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies and drive successful execution across the organization.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and program teams to support business and program objectives.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives, identifying opportunities and executing projects that deliver measurable financial impact.
• Drive strategic sourcing efforts for new product programs and business transfers, ensuring supplier readiness, competitiveness, and continuity of supply.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, establishing strong commercial terms while maintaining compliance and long‑term partnerships.
• Own supplier performance management, using data and structured reviews to improve quality, delivery, cost, and overall supplier effectiveness.
• Partner closely with other TRATON Brands to support sourcing strategies, consolidate tail‑spend suppliers, and strengthen the global supply base.
• Manage the workload of an assigned sourcing specialist where applicable.

Option 1:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

Option 2:

• Master's degree and at least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

Option 3:

• At least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

• 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. Sponsorship for employment‑related work visas (e.g., H‑1B) will not be provided.

• 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 and 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
• Aftermarket background a plus
• Ability to travel up to 20%

This position offers competitive market‑based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. The expected salary range will be provided during the interview process. Benefits information can be found at

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.

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