Procurement Training Manager

It’s an exciting time to be at International, as we work to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility throughout North America and with our TRATON GROUP colleagues worldwide.

International Procurement is offering you an exciting opportunity to work in a truly international environment and be part of the journey to actively shape the Procurement’s training and education landscape of tomorrow.

As the future Procurement Training Manager, your main focus will be on the further development of our existing training and education program. While working in our team you will also support the Procurement Process Team in other selected business process related topics and thus continuously expand your knowledge of Procurement and Process Management (more details see below).

Training & Education responsibilities (80%):

• Identify and assess future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths, annual reviews and consultation with supervisors
• Creating an overall or individualized training and development plan that meets needs and expectations
• Apply a wide range of training methods
• Conducting effective induction and orientation/onboarding programs
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, success of training programs and report accordingly
• Managing the training budget and other relevant training related KPIs
• Solving specific problems and adjusting training programs as needed
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of training trends, developments and best practices
• Close cooperation with the international training academy
• Leverage synergies within the VW or TRATON group
• Support the Procurement process team as needed in other

Process Management responsibilities (20%):

• Documenting, evaluating, and standardizing existing business processes by involving relevant business stakeholders
• Determining and outlining root cause-based business process improvements
• Coordinating business process improvement strategies with internal and cross functional stakeholders
• Fostering cooperation within the TRATON network and coordinating / leading of cross-brand activities to harmonize and optimize core Procurement processes.

• 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 International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Proven professional experience as a training / education manager
• Track record of designing and executing successful training programs
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or direct training, e-learning, workshops, simulations, etc.)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively
• High level of independence and self-responsibility
• Strong writing and documentation skills regarding reports and training manuals
• Experience working as a process manager is an advantage
• Experience in an international project management / intercultural competence is an advantage
• Experienced user with standard MS office applications.

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. 

You can learn more about International’s comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

International 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.

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