Global Strategic Sourcing Leader

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 6% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager in LaGrange, Georgia, to set global strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and over ten years of strategic sourcing experience, focusing on project management and cost savings.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and analyzing industry trends to mitigate risks. Comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and education assistance are provided, along with a commitment to diversity and integrity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of engineering/purchasing/strategic sourcing experience.
• Ability to direct management of projects and establish clear goals.
• Knowledge of legal terminology related to supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities ensuring alignment with global strategy.
• Negotiate for cost, quality, and delivery with suppliers.
• Analyze industry trends to identify supply base issues.

Skills

Strategic project management

Cost savings

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager in LaGrange, Georgia, to set global strategies and manage supplier relationships effectively. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and over ten years of strategic sourcing experience, focusing on project management and cost savings.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts and analyzing industry trends to mitigate risks. Comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching, and education assistance are provided, along with a commitment to diversity and integrity in the workplace.