Senior Manager Category Procurement - Hydraulics

Caterpillar; Botcheston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Manager for Category Procurement specializing in Hydraulics to lead a global team in supplier management. This role involves developing a resilient supply base while ensuring quality and cost effectiveness. The candidate will collaborate with engineering teams and suppliers, optimize sourcing strategies, and manage supplier development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in global procurement and strategic sourcing, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Bonus

Car allowance

Private medical

Pension

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading diverse global teams.
• Proven expertise in procurement and supply chain.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of supply chain factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team in supplier development and manage purchasing.
• Develop and mentor personnel, ensuring high ethical standards.
• Evaluate sourcing strategies and align them with business needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Global Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supply Chain Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field

Master’s degree (MBA preferred)

Tools

Quality Management Principles

Cost Modeling

Lean Manufacturing

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Senior Manager Category Procurement - Hydraulics, Desford

Building Construction Products division (BCP) is hiring a Senior Manager Category Procurement - Hydraulics. This role is responsible for managing the global BCP category strategy for Hydraulics across the BCP business.

Job Summary:

This candidate leads collaboration with Hydraulics Systems and Components Engineering and suppliers to deliver quality, cost, and performance requirements for hydraulic components. The role involves developing and optimizing a resilient, world-class supply base.

Responsibilities:

• People Management: Lead a global team of supplier development engineers and purchasing professionals managing the supply base to meet BCP's QCLDM requirements.
• Leadership: Develop, mentor, and train personnel; lead supplier performance management; maintain high ethical standards; build relationships with key suppliers; represent BCP on the Hydraulics Category Council.
• Strategy: Use Strategic Sourcing to evaluate options and align sourcing strategies with BCP's needs. Understand current supply base capabilities and identify potential improvements.
• Customer Engagement: Manage suppliers across multiple facilities, including service networks. Communicate progress and collaborate closely with business partners.
• Supplier Development: Use QCLDM tools to ensure continuous improvement plans with key suppliers, building trust and professionalism. Apply cost modeling knowledge.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field or extensive related experience.
• Experience leading diverse, global teams and understanding cultural differences.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven expertise in global procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management.
• Knowledge of quality management principles.

Preferred Candidates Will Have:

• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of external factors affecting supply chains.
• Master’s degree (MBA preferred).
• Knowledge of Quality and Cost Modeling tools.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and professional certifications (e.g., C.P.M., CPIM, CIRM).
• Affiliations with professional organizations (e.g., ISM, APICS).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt experience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is a leading manufacturer in construction, mining, and energy equipment, committed to sustainability and innovation.

What You Will Get:

Competitive salary (£80,000 - £95,000), benefits including bonus, car allowance, private medical, pension, share scheme, and more.

Details:

Location: Desford, Leicestershire; Full-Time; 37.50 hours/week; 50% travel globally.