Procurement Category Manager – Global Transportation Job # 58862 Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(12/15/2025 3:14 PM) Company : Company Name International Job Locations US-IL-Lisle Internal Title Supply Chain Professional 2 Org Level S05 TRATON Level Non-Tariff (AT) # of Positions 1 ERP Eligibility Eligible for Salaried Employee Referral Bonus, $2000 after 30 days employment Relocation Offered No Remote No Salary Minimum USD $68,000.00/Yr. Salary Maximum USD $102,000.00/Yr. Position Overview

Procurement Category Manager – Global Transportation will lead the global transportation category working cross functionally within International interfacing with logistics, finance, direct material procurement and suppliers.

 

This position will be responsible for developing and implementing global transportation sourcing strategies, driving cost reductions, supply base management and negotiating and executing agreements. In addition, this position will collaborate with other VW brands to drive scale and synergies.

Responsibilities Develop and execute sourcing strategies for global transportation, customs brokerage and global trade management to align with International’s business objectivesLead strategic sourcing decisions for new scope as well as current business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunitiesEstablish business plans with VW and TRATON driving collaboration opportunities with sister brandsResearch industry trends, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost driversAnalyze category spend to identify and develop savings opportunities, and work with the logistics and procurement teams to develop cost budgetsBuild strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure that cost competitiveness, on time delivery, and service meet or exceed expectationsDrive compliance to International’s Sourcing Policy and VW processesFocus on continuous improvement of current processes and systems Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

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Master's degree and no experience

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At least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing 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 transportation and logistics industries preferredStrategic mindset with ability to develop creative solutions to complex problemsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with different functional backgrounds as well as with different business cultures globallyExperience with sourcing services, discovering competitive options and leading negotiationsAbility to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contractsAbility to understand technical conceptsSkilled at developing executive level presentationsStrong analytical skills Your Referral Choices Are ShareRefer a Friend by EmailMake Referral <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.</span></p> Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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