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Solar Turbines Job 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. Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics Role Definition
This role functions as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II within the newly formed Strategy, Risk, and Compliance organization of Solar’s Global Supply Chain. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Strategy: Lead the creation and implementation of commodity strategies that align with global and regional business objectives. Supplier Identification & Onboarding: Act as the sourcing focal point for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers that meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Global Supply Chain Alignment: Support the development and execution of global supply chain strategies that enhance performance across People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost. Risk Management & Business Continuity: Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing risks that could impact operational execution or strategic goals. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with technical requirements, cost targets, and project timelines. Project Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple sourcing and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes. Skill Descriptors Planning: Tactical, Strategic Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Experience creating Sourcing & Commodity Strategies Preferred Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain 6-sigma Blackbelt Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist II
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Solar Turbines Job 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. Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics Role Definition
This role functions as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II within the newly formed Strategy, Risk, and Compliance organization of Solar’s Global Supply Chain. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Strategy: Lead the creation and implementation of commodity strategies that align with global and regional business objectives. Supplier Identification & Onboarding: Act as the sourcing focal point for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding suppliers that meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements. Global Supply Chain Alignment: Support the development and execution of global supply chain strategies that enhance performance across People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost. Risk Management & Business Continuity: Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing risks that could impact operational execution or strategic goals. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, Legal, and Finance to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with technical requirements, cost targets, and project timelines. Project Management: Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple sourcing and strategic initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes. Skill Descriptors Planning: Tactical, Strategic Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management Desired Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain Experience creating Sourcing & Commodity Strategies Preferred Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain 6-sigma Blackbelt Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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