Supply Chain Manager - Forging
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 Overview Lead and develop a team responsible for end-to-end order-to-delivery supply chain performance. This role drives supplier alignment with demand, ensures material availability, and delivers sourcing strategies that support growth, cost reduction, and continuous supplier performance improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of combined experience in procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain management
- Proven experience leading teams and managing supplier performance
- Strategic and tactical planning
- Supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing
- Supply chain risk, contingency, and recovery planning
- Contract management
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of combined experience in procurement, manufacturing, or management
- Experience in forging for industrial gas turbine or aerospace industries
- Professional certifications (CPM, CPIM, CIRM)
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
- Experience with ERP systems (BaaN 5C / ERP LN), Windchill, and Coupa
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier value stream performance to ensure alignment with business demand and manufacturing needs
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support growth, cost, and year-over-year performance improvement
- Serve as subject matter expert for assigned commodity/value stream
- Partner with engineering and design teams to assess future material availability and design impacts
- Identify supplier performance gaps and implement improvement plans
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global supply chain team
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
