Global Procurement Strategy Lead – Tariff and Trade

Position Overview

International’s Procurement team is seeking a dedicated Global Procurement Strategy Lead – Tariff and Trade to join their team in Lisle IL.

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical tariff and trade operations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging yet supportive setting, driving compliance, efficiency, and process improvements while partnering across the organization.

• Lead cross-functional resolution of a wide range of complex, interconnected problems in innovative ways, including issues where precedent may not exist
• Lead activities to minimize immediate supplier tariff impacts while still supporting overall category strategies.
  • Coordinate with Trade Compliance to coach or provide guidance on Trade Rules to Category Managers
• Ensure assigned Category Management teams’ strategic sourcing recommendations for both new product launches and resourcing/relocation of current production business meet Corporate Governance requirements for USMCA compliance while still supporting overall category strategies.
  • Coordinate with Trade Compliance and USMCA Governance resources to coach or provide guidance on the USMCA Agreement, harmonized tariff codes, truck model & plant impacts, etc. to Category Managers.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to identify and develop new cost reduction opportunities using a variety of procurement levers, including:
  • Competitive Bidding
  • Global or Domestic Sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Technology
  • Supply Chain/Footprint Optimization
  • Target Costing
• Perform commodity spend analysis to identify and develop recommendations for savings opportunities
• Develop, issue and manage RFP’s/RFQ’s
• Coordinate communication between internal cross-functional areas and external suppliers to resolve queries and/or issues
• Conduct Bid Analysis
  • Collaborate with Procurement Finance on total cost of ownership scenarios/sensitivity analysis
• Develop strategies for multiple rounds of negotiation, including negotiation scripts and supplier materials
• Lead or support negotiations to maximize results
• Develop detailed project plans and perform critical path analysis using Microsoft Project, as needed
• Network with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
• Present project status to Senior Procurement management and Executive level audiences
• Identify needed resources for cross functional project teams to drive execution of resourcing/relocation/dual sourcing strategies

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• 1 year lead experience

OR

• Master's degree
• At least 3 years of supply chain, engineering or manufacturing experience
• 1 year lead experience

OR

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

• 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)

• Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Experienced understanding of procurement processes.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Highly proficient in solving complex problems.
• Excellent Negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for reporting and status updates at all organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
• Working knowledge of truck and/or engine technology, global trade rules & the USMCA Agreement is desirable

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

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