Lisle, IL, US
35 days ago
Category Manager - HVAC
Category Manager - HVAC Job # 56589 Job Post Information* : Posted Date 12 hours ago(5/1/2024 4:06 PM) Job Locations US-IL-Lisle Internal Title Supply Chain Professional 4 Org Level S06 # of Positions 1 ERP Eligibility Eligible for Salaried Employee Referral Bonus, $2000 after 30 days employment Position Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager - HVAC.

The Procurement Category Manager leads managing Technology, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Sustainability performance of Navistar’s HVAC Supply Base. Responsible for HVAC systems for all Navistar products including School Bus, the HVAC Procurement Category Manager’s key activities include leading strategic sourcing activities for future programs, resourcing and management of cost reduction projects with suppliers on existing programs, supplier contract negotiations and administration, execution of comprehensive commercial agreements, and overall supplier performance management.

As Procurement Category Manager, you will co-lead the HVAC Category Management Team (CMT) with your Product Development counterpart, working cross functionally within Navistar interfacing with program management, quality, manufacturing, sales & marketing, risk management, finance, logistics, aftermarket parts, product pricing, supply chain and more.

Responsibilities Leading the HVAC Commodity Management Team (CMT) to develop and execute a category strategy that best supports and influences the overall TRATON category strategy to build a foundation of unsurpassed supplier capability and performance, and optimal supply solutions.Building and managing cross-functional relationships within Navistar and across other TRATON brands. Given the strategic importance of the HVAC products, this position is visible to senior leaders, both internally at Navistar and externally with our supplier partners.Building strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure that product quality, on time delivery and service levels are met.Co-Leading strategic sourcing decisions for new product launches with long development cycles.Working with Navistar legal group to execute a variety of legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply, Development, or Warranty Agreements, to govern commercial relationships within the supply baseAnalyzing total cost of ownership, and understanding the underlying cost drivers supporting new business award or cost reduction initiatives for best total landed costAnalyzing commodity spend and developing recommendations for category and savings opportunities using variety of procurement levers including competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, aftermarket service parts, etc.Constantly communicating to Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, and Engineering customers and escalating issues when needed know who, when, and how to communicate effectively with all Stakeholders Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degreeAt least 8 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experience

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Master's degreeAt least 6 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experience

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At least 10 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience1 year lead experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Procurement background with experience in Commercial Vehicle, Automotive or relevant industriesSelf-starter with ability to deal with ambiguity and work independentlyAbility to read, understand, and execute contractsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent time management skills – can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlinesAbility to establish relationships and encourage cooperation between organizations.Work effectively in a team environmentAnalytical skills, including data mining Your Referral Choices Are Refer a Friend by EmailMake Referral Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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