Site Sourcing Manager

Solar Turbines•Desoto, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Definition Manages function and staff responsible for procurement of materials and services needed in the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Level: Working Knowledge
Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes. Level: Working Knowledge
Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals. Level: Working Knowledge
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers. Level: Working Knowledge
Problem Management Process - MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution. Level: Working Knowledge
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences. Level: Working Knowledge
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. Level: Working Knowledge
Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services. Level: Working Knowledge
Business, Supply Chain or Engineering degree

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience
Planning or Supply Chain experience
Aerospace experience

Responsibilities

Defining and communicating rules for supplier bids and managing purchases.
Evaluating the qualification of suppliers and negotiating prices.
Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for procurement teams; managing, motivating, and developing project and team leaders.
Assessing purchasing decisions through the analysis of historical and market information; recommending improvements.
Managing the quality of purchased goods and services vis-a-vis requirements.
Solving major supplier related problems.