Procurement Solutions Manager

Caterpillar of Australia

Griffin, GA, USA
Base: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Supplier development engineering leadership
Supplier capability and readiness lifecycle
Factory and psn operating model ownership
Lead the enterprise Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) function, setting strategic direction, defining performance management structures, and driving capability development

Job Summary

  • Lead the enterprise Supplier Development Engineering (SDE) function, setting strategic direction, defining performance management structures, and driving capability development.
  • 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.

Salary

Base: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier Development Engineering leadership
  • Supplier capability and readiness lifecycle
  • Factory and PSN operating model ownership
  • Cross-functional accountability for supplier launch
  • Integrate supplier insights into sourcing decisions

Nice-to-have

  • Drive process automation and digital transformation
  • Build stronger, more sustainable communities
  • World-class expertise in electric power business

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in business process improvement
  • Working knowledge of data analytics techniques
  • Extensive experience in effective communication
  • Working knowledge of matrix management
  • Working knowledge of cost-benefit analysis
  • Working knowledge of category management
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Commercial experience (sales or sales support)

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