International is hiring: Executive Assistant in Lisle

Position Overview

Drive your career forward with International Motors! We’re looking for a high-performing Executive Assistant to support our Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at International Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation. If you're an organized multitasker, a proactive problem-solver, and thrive in fast-paced environments — this is your opportunity to accelerate your career at a global company where every day brings new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Keep the executive office running like a well-oiled machine — organize, prioritize, and manage day-to-day activities and workflow.
• Manage the CPO’s calendar, email, travel arrangements, and high-level communications.
• Coordinate and attend key meetings — including executive staff meetings — capturing minutes and action items.
• Act as liaison between the CPO and direct reports, international teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Plan and execute corporate events, internal forums, and leadership logistics — from boardroom briefings to global sourcing committee coordination.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Manage expense reporting, requisitions, and special projects as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree
• At least 6 years of executive administrative experience
• OR
• At least 8 years of executive administrative 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

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or executive leadership, preferably in a multinational or global organization.
• Global mindset — comfort working across time zones and with international teams.
• Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Background working with foreign nationals or in a global environment and fluency in or exposure to other languages/cultures.
• Experience with event planning, cross-functional coordination, and managing competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors or managing executive forums.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).

Benefits And Compensation

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 our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.

Company Overview

ABOUT TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

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.

EEO Statement

We are 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 HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.