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Position Overview

The Navistar Procurement group is seeking a Program Manager to join their team!Successful candidates will be responsible for facilitating Procurement activities on product development programs to ensure business objectives are met. The Program Manager represents Procurement on a cross-functional program team and facilitates overall sourcing, quoting, target cost, tooling and supports part readiness. They will support internal teams for engineering, supplier quality, materials availability and aftermarket contracts.

This is a highly visible, very challenging and rewarding position in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• To effectively manage Procurement requirements for product implementation, and program launches from initiation through delivery while interfacing with internal customers and department personnel

• Represent Procurement on Program Teams

• Communicate program information to Procurement organization and ensure Procurement assignments are completed to support program goals

• Facilitates overall sourcing, quoting, target cost, tooling and supports part readiness

• Collaborate with Category Management and Tooling teams on piece cost and tooling targets to drive more cost-effective solutions

• Anticipate potential problems, be pro-active, and manage changes to ensure projects are on time and within budget

• Must be a skilled problem-solver who follows through on implementation

• Prepare and deliver informative and persuasive presentations to large groups, cross-functional teams and Executive audiences

• Must be comfortable with public speaking

• Analyze product costs, understand underlying cost drivers and implement cost reduction initiatives to maximize savings

• Build and manage relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors and management

• Procurement liaison to Quality, Service Parts, Manufacturing, and Engineering

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

• Previous Procurement experience is desirable

• Previous experience managing large product development programs/projects

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Excellent project management, organizational, communication and presentation skills

• Ability to multi-task, anticipate and solve problems, prioritize workloads and shift resources as needed

• Ability to quickly learn new concepts

• Familiarity with truck and/or Engine products and components is desirable

• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PMP) credential(s) or Lean Six Sigma experience is desirable

• Proficiency in Spanish, Swedish and/or German is desirable

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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