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Caterpillar Inc. · 16 hours ago

Sr. Manager Category Procurement

Clayton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$159K/yr - $239K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in construction equipment and is seeking a Senior Manager of Category Procurement to drive innovation and supplier excellence. This role involves leading a global team, influencing sourcing decisions, and ensuring outstanding service and performance across the supply base.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own and execute a worldwide sourcing strategy for Cab, Cab Components, and Non-Metallics

Collaborate cross-functionally with site leaders and product managers to build a competitive advantage through a world-class supply base

Serve as the strategic liaison to platform leaders and enterprise partners, ensuring alignment and excellence in local service delivery

Build, develop and mentor a high performing team to execute global supplier strategies

Drive performance improvements across the supply base using relevant tools and Six Sigma methodologies

Ensure a robust supplier strategy and resiliency

Foster a culture of excellence and ethical leadership across a diverse global organization

Ensure outstanding service to Caterpillar facilities worldwide, managing supplier performance and responsiveness

Build senior-level relationships with global suppliers, driving continuous improvement and trust

Apply macroeconomic insights and cost modeling to optimize sourcing decisions and deliver enterprise value

Qualification

Category ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementBusiness IntelligenceNegotiatingEffective CommunicationsLeadership

Required

Extensive experience and ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Extensive experience and knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner

Extensive experience utilizing business processes and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data that helps the organization make better business decisions

Expert level knowledge of category management within an organization's goods and services sector; ability to use this knowledge to analyze and improve the end-to-end procurement process and maximize business profitability

Extensive experience and 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

Extensive experience and knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement processes continuously

Bachelor's degree in related field