International Motors has appointed Sebastian Leger, a 20-year automotive sourcing veteran, as senior vice president and chief procurement officer.
Leger, who took over on April 1, 2026, leads the company’s global procurement organization and reports directly to President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum, according to a March press release. His responsibilities include strategy, supplier partnerships and alignment with International’s parent, TRATON Group.
Leadership background and strategic mandate
Sebastian Leger is a former executive with MAN Truck & Bus. He brings two decades of experience focused exclusively on automotive procurement across commercial vehicles.
“Sebastian’s extensive procurement leadership experience across the commercial vehicle industry — and his proven track record in cost optimization, supplier quality and strategic transformation — will help further strengthen International’s global procurement capabilities,” said Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO of International Motors, in the release. “His leadership comes at a crucial time as we optimize our delivery of quality solutions to our customers.”
Leger’s appointment was formally announced in a press release dated March 10, 2026, and he assumed the role effective April 1, 2026. The article was published on September 21, 2026.
Organizational reporting and scope
As senior vice president and chief procurement officer, Leger oversees International’s global procurement operations, including end-to-end sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management.
He reports directly to Mathias Carlbaum, who serves as both President and CEO of International Motors. The company operates under the umbrella of TRATON Group, its parent organization headquartered in Germany.
The appointment underscores International’s focus on reinforcing procurement capabilities amid evolving supply chain demands for electric and conventional commercial vehicles, including the eMV Series electric truck line.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
