Procurement Solutions Manager

Caterpillar UK

Griffin, GA, USA
Base: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Supplier development engineering leadership
Supplier capability and readiness framework
Cross-functional operating model ownership
Lead the enterprise Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) function, setting strategic direction, defining performance management structures, and driving capability development, role clarity, and workforce planning aligned with PSN and procurement goals

Job Summary

  • Lead the enterprise Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) function, setting strategic direction, defining performance management structures, and driving capability development, role clarity, and workforce planning aligned with PSN and procurement goals.
  • Own the enterprise supplier onboarding and readiness lifecycle, including new supplier and packager onboarding, capability validation, inspections, readiness gates, and launch governance.
  • Partner with Procurement and Commercial leadership to integrate supplier capability and readiness insights into sourcing, cost, capacity, negotiation, and portfolio decisions.

Matching Summary

Lead the enterprise Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) function, setting strategic direction, defining performance management structures, and driving capability development, role clarity, and workforce planning aligned with PSN and procurement goals.

Salary

Base: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, Health Lifestyle Programs, EAP, Voluntary Benefits, Career Development, Disability, Life Insurance, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier Development Engineering leadership
  • Supplier capability and readiness framework
  • Cross-functional operating model ownership
  • Supplier onboarding and readiness lifecycle
  • Process owner for factory and PSN interface

Nice-to-have

  • Driving enterprise outcomes
  • Influencing sourcing location decisions
  • Process automation and digital transformation

Key Requirements

  • Business Process Improvement experience
  • Data Analytics working knowledge
  • Effective Communications experience
  • Matrix Management working knowledge
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis working knowledge
  • Category Management working knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Commercial experience

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