Strategic Commodity Sourcing Leader

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement professional to support supplier roadmaps, market intelligence, and risk assessments.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business needs and financial goals. Responsibilities include capacity analysis, contingency planning, and driving improvements in supplier performance to ensure cost efficiency and resilience in global supply chains.

Qualifications

• Business or Engineering degree required.
• Extensive experience in a strategic sourcing role.
• Experience in supply chain sourcing, ideally in machining and forging.

Responsibilities

• Develop Supplier Roadmaps and align with global supply chain strategy.
• Perform Supplier Market Intelligence on global markets and technologies.
• Assess supplier capacity, scalability, and risk to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, resilience, and cost savings across suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain sourcing

Machining

Forging

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement professional to support supplier roadmaps, market intelligence, and risk assessments.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business needs and financial goals. Responsibilities include capacity analysis, contingency planning, and driving improvements in supplier performance to ensure cost efficiency and resilience in global supply chains.