Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager (Indirect Procurement – Manufacturing)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.Supply Chain Manager (Indirect Procurement – Manufacturing)Job Description: Solar Turbines Incorporated is hiring for the role of Supply Chain Manager within the Indirect Procurement organization.Career Area: Purchasing & ProcurementWhat You'll Do (Job Duties): Solar Turbines is hiring a Supply Chain Manager within the Indirect Procurement organization, responsible for the Manufacturing / Regional Facility related categories.You will lead a dynamic, multi-site team of Buyers (Procurement Specialists); approx. 8-10 direct reports. Your leadership will:Build, develop, and mentor a high performing team to execute regional supplier strategies.Drive quality, delivery, and cost improvements across the supply base.Ensure a robust supplier strategy and resiliency.Foster a culture of excellence and ethical leadership across a diverse organization.As a key leader of the Global Supply Chain team, you will:Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to ensure execution of business requirements.*** Internal customers will include: Manufacturing/ Production, Facility Engineering, Maintenance, EHS.Own and execute sourcing strategies for Manufacturing / Regional Facility related categories.*** Categories will include, but not limited to: Building & Construction, Facility Services, Skilled Trades, Utilities, MRO, Perishable Tooling, PPE, Hazardous Materials, Capital Equipment (Machinery, Equipment, and Vehicles), Packaging.Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliant purchasing execution with suppliers to build a competitive advantage through a high performing supply base.What You Have (Core Skills):Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.Category Management: 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.Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.Supplier Management: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of goods or services; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.Contract Management: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.Negotiating: 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.Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Additional Details:Work location: San Diego, CA (Harbor Drive facility)Relocation assistance IS NOT available for this positionVisa sponsorship IS NOT available for this positionTravel: up to 30% depending on location (to include CA, OK, KS, TX)This position requires working onsite 5 days per week (Mon-Fri)Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with strong experience in the Purchasing & Procurement job functionFluent in Business English in written and oral formTop Candidates Will Also Have:Bachelor's degree with at least 13-15 years, or Master's degree with at least 10-12 years, of purchasing and procurement experienceExperience with identified purchasing categoriesExperience in managing complex and long-term contractual agreements (various contract types including Master Agreements, Schedules, Statements of Work, Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements)Experience in interpreting and negotiating contractual elements, both legal and commercial in nature (including Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Indemnification, Limit of Liability, Warranty)Experience in the development of long-term supplier relationshipsExperience in the development of strategic sourcing strategiesSound analytical skills and problem-solving abilitySolid communication skills, high initiative, assertiveness, and organizational skillsStrong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices and policiesSummary Pay Range:$147,760.00 - $221,640.00Compensation 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: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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employees