Strategic Commodity Specialist

Career Area:Supply Chain and LogisticsJob Description: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 DefinitionSupport supply related activities for a facility to deliver excellence and integration between procurement and the team supporting facility.ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 strategic sourcing roleExperience in supply chain sourcing, ideally in machining and forging.This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.Summary Pay Range:$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation 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:Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:October 13, 2026 - November 10, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.SummaryLocation: San Diego, CaliforniaType: Full time