Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing SpecialistSOLAR TURBINES, a Caterpillar Company posted Sourcing Specialist - machining and forging. LOCATION: San Diego, California, United States BASE SALARY: $128,470 to $192,710 INDUSTRY: Manufacturing & Production JOB CATEGORY: Materials Management - Supply Chain ROLERESPONSIBILITIESDevelop Supplier RoadmapsCreate, maintain, and continuously improve roadmaps for assigned categories.Ensure roadmaps align with organizational goals, future market trends, and global supply chain strategy.Drive standardization, automation, and consistency of supplier planning tools and systems across the organization.Supplier Market IntelligenceMaintain deep knowledge of global supplier markets, emerging technologies, and alternative manufacturing methods.Identify new sourcing opportunities, potential suppliers, and disruptive capabilities that enhance competitiveness and supply chain resilience.Supplier Capacity & Scalability AnalysisAssess and monitor supplier production capacity, scalability, and contingency capabilities to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and growth plans.Support sourcing decisions with robust capacity and risk evaluations as sourcing strategies mature.Risk Assessment & MitigationIdentify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and supply continuity threats.Develop and maintain contingency and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with value-stream and stakeholders.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to align strategies with business needs, technical requirements, and financial objectives.Continuous ImprovementMonitor supplier performance metrics.Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, resilience, and cost savings across the supply base.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSBusiness or Engineering degreeExtensive experience in a sourcing roleExperience in supply chain sourcing, ideally in machining and forging.If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:MS WORD Resumerequired compensation.Contact information.AvailabilityUpon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.