Site Sourcing Manager I

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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. 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.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Site Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities at our TurboFab Facility, ensuring alignment with corporate compliance, business processes, and client requirements. This role manages sourcing for direct and indirect materials, develops supplier relationships, mitigates risk, drives cost savings, ensures material availability, and supports strategic growth and operational excellence. Commodities can include but are not limited to: structural steel, pipe / flanges / fittings, electrical and instrumentation, hardware, outside services, indirect materials, and other facility support.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Travel:

expect to visit internal production areas and external supplier sites, which will involve domestic and/or international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

- Supervise and develop supply chain staff of 5 to 7 people; manage performance, SMART goals, and appraisals.

- Develop and execute site-specific sourcing strategies aligned with corporate goals.

- Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate supplier agreements, resolve sourcing issues.

- Manage supplier performance, negotiations, and contract compliance.

- Collaborate with operations, business management, engineering, and planning teams to ensure timely and cost-effective material availability.

- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Support new product introductions and capital projects from a sourcing/procurement perspective.

Key Attributes:

- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

- Effective communicator and relationship builder.

- Responsive, accountable, and adaptable to change.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience or Master’s degree with 5 years of experience.

- Strong knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, inventory, and quality management.

- Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.

- Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain.

- Supply Chain certification (e.g., APICS, ISM).

- Six Sigma Black Belt certification; experience in Lean Manufacturing.

Summary Pay Range:

$120,299.00 - $180,449.00

Compensation 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 benefits

- Life Insurance

- Parental leave

- Adoption benefits

- Tuition Reimbursement

- These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

August 11, 2025 - August 25, 2025

Any 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.

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