Procurement Category Manager – Transmissions

Position Overview

The Procurement Category Manager – Transmissions leads the strategic direction and execution of the transmission category across International’s product lines.

This role is responsible for global sourcing, supplier performance, cost optimization, and sustainability initiatives.

The position requires deep industry knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders.

• Actively participate in cross-brand category strategy development and supplier negotiations to ensure alignment across TRATON group companies.
• Develop and execute global category strategies aligned with business objectives and TRATON group goals.
• Lead the Transmission Category Management Team (CMT) and mentor junior team members.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives using advanced analytics, should-cost modeling, and competitive sourcing.
• Negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements, including performance-based and joint development contracts.
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, and quality teams to mitigate supply risk and improve product performance.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships focused on innovation, sustainability, and long‑term value creation.
• Monitor and report category performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead change management initiatives to transform procurement processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with global trade, environmental, and ethical sourcing regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement 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. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).

• 8+ years of procurement experience in automotive or commercial vehicle manufacturing.
• Proven success in category strategy development and execution.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Power BI or Excel and use of CoPilot.
• Experience with sustainability programs and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, time management, and presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

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.…