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Position Overview

Navistar’s Procurement Team has an immediate need for an Advanced Sourcing Manager for Electrification programs.The Advanced Sourcing Manager is responsible for working with the Electrification Category Management Teams (CMTs), collaborating with engineering on new product development programs to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with Navistar’s business objectives. The Advanced Sourcing Manager is a strong negotiator focused on the most strategic and complex sourcing projects, often involving supplier-owned Intellectual Property requiring long lead times and early source selection. Sourcing scope is focused on new programs supporting Navistar’s shift to Battery Electric Vehicles. Electrification components include EV Batteries (cells, packs, modules), high voltage onboard chargers, distribution, eAxle components and many more. Scope will also include starters, alternators, and traditional lead-acid batteries.

Responsibilities

• Work with advanced engineering teams to develop cost estimates and strategic sourcing plans for new product introductions that align to the category strategy as well as program timing and objectives

• Work closely with Sourcing Managers from Navistar peer Traton organizations on joint global sourcing packages to be used by all brands

• Prepare strategic sourcing package and manage quotation process developing qualified bidders list, gather all technical and commercial requirements, issue RFIs, RFQs and RFPs

• Analyze quotes, assemble supplier proposal assessment with CMT including technical, quality, manufacturability, financial health, etc.

• Facilitate communications between external suppliers and various internal departments to resolve queries or issues

• Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations, including all financials (cost, piece price, tooling, development costs, packaging etc.) and commercial terms with supplier to achieve best overall total cost of ownership (TCO)

• Lead category alignment to a recommended source

• Prepare and present required sourcing nomination materials and secure approvals per internal governance process

• Negotiate and execute commercial/legal agreements such as Nomination Letter, Comprehensive Supply Agreements, and Development Agreements

• Serve as Category Manager for Starters, Alternators and Lead Acid Batteries and own Category strategy and supplier performance for Quality, Cost, Delivery, Technology, and Sustainability (QCDTS)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

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

• 1 year lead experience

OR

• Master's degree

• At least 6 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

• 1 year lead experience

OR

• At least 10 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience

• 1 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 experience in electrical components in the automotive or commercial vehicle industries

• Experience sourcing components, discovering competitive options and leading negotiations

• Ability to read, understand, and execute commercial agreements and contracts

• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings and product specifications

• Technical knowledge and interest, ability to understand technical concepts

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams

• Strong negotiation skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Effective communicator at all organization levels and across functions

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

Company Overview

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

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Navistar is 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HRC@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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