Sourcing Specialist - Sand Castings Supply Chain

Caterpillar; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Caterpillar's Supply Chain and Logistics group is seeking a dedicated professional to support strategic supply activities for a facility, bridging procurement with operations to deliver excellence. You will identify opportunities, develop partnerships, analyze performance data, and drive cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and supplier relationships to strengthen overall operations.

This onsite, full-time role at Caterpillar offers comprehensive benefits, relocation support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of ferrous metallurgy and foundry practices.
• Experience in supply chain management and contract negotiations.
• Lean/6-sigma and Theory of Constraints knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement integrated supply chain solutions and improvements.
• Establish partnerships and governance with business partners and internal functions.
• Develop and analyze data to identify opportunities for cost-effective supply chains and inventory utilization.
• Support procurement and facility teams to deliver excellence and integration.

Skills

Planning

Decision making

Negotiating

Leadership

Project management

Supplier management

Vendor evaluations

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Role DefinitionSupport strategic supply related activities for a facility to deliver excellence and integration between procurement and the team supporting facility.Responsibilities• Identifying, defining, and implementing integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.• Establishing and governing effective linkages, partnerships, and best practices with business partners and internal functions. Responsible for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.• Investigating and recommending industry benchmarks, metrics and best practices to develop optimal supply chains for suppliers and/or product sets.• Developing and analyzing data and information to identify and prioritize opportunities for improving performance and creating more cost-effective supply chains, inventory utilization, and business partnerships.Skill DescriptorsPlanning: Tactical, Strategic : Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Negotiating : Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.Leadership : Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.Project Management : Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.Supplier Management - MFG : Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.Vendor/Supplier Evaluations & Certification : Knowledge of vendor/supplier evaluations and certification; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.Supply Chain Management : Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.Desired Qualifications :Bachelor's Degree or higherGeneral understanding of ferrous metallurgy and foundry practicesGood understanding of traditional machining and NDE processesFamiliar with ASTM, ASME, NACE and API specificationsExperience in business management and contract negotiationsGood analytic and problem solving skills - must be able to proactively diagnose and address potential issuesGood leadership and communication skillsExperience in Supply Chain and Customer Relationship ManagementPreferred Skills:Experience in production management.Good understanding of Lean/6-sigma and Theory of ConstraintsEstablished network of industry leadersGeneral knowledge of turbine and compressor design and requirementsThis description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.Summary Pay Range:$147,760.00 - $221,640.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical, dental, and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.Posting Dates:October 16, 2026 - October 30, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .