Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & Valve Trains

Position Overview We are currently seeking a Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains to join our Procurement Organization. The Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains will work cross functionally within International interfacing with engineering, program management, quality, manufacturing, risk management, finance, aftersales, and supply chain. As Senior Project Sourcing Manager - Transmissions, Transmission Components, Engine Components & ValveTrains you will be responsible for sourcing all new programs according to the category sourcing strategy, driving cost reductions, supply base management and negotiating agreements. The key activities include leading strategic sourcing activities, supplier contract negotiations, executing commercial agreements, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and overall supplier performance management. Must reside locally. This is a local position (Onsite) Monday-Thursday, (Work from Home)Friday Responsibilities Accountable for sourcing all new programs (sending out RFP's /RFI's) and interface with Engineering and Supplier Quality Based upon CMT recommendations, send RFP packages out to potential suppliers Follow up with suppliers, negotiate costs to achieve best overall total cost of ownership, when data received pull together TCO and share comparison in CMT's Engaged with Scania/MAN for alignment on common Traton Group business strategy for T2 components Support VA/VE efforts to generate cost reductions Enabler to successfully implement Dual Sourcing while also developing new sources to support body components Through new program sourcing, develop and execute category strategies to align with International’s business objectives and Traton Group business strategy for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities Research industry trends, global markets, benchmark data, and understand underlying cost drivers Execute legal agreements such as Comprehensive Supply Agreements and Development Agreements Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of purchasing/procurement experience At least 1 years of lead experience OR Master's degree and at least 3 years of purchasing/procurement experience At least 1 years of lead experience OR At least 8 years of purchasing/procurement experience At least 1 years of lead 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 in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries or manufacturing preferred Experience developing category strategies, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations Excellent time management skills – can organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific deadlines Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts Ability to understand technical concepts Skilled at developing executive level presentations Strong analytical skills Results driven