Global Senior Category Procurement Manager - General Engine Castings

About the role

Caterpillar’s Power & Energy Procurement organization supports all divisions within Power & Energy. Key responsibilities include developing and executing category strategies, leading strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance management activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for engine castings, cast iron components, cast steel components, foundry products, and machined castings.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management activities.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction, value engineering, productivity, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with global suppliers, foundries, and manufacturing partners.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery performance, capacity planning, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams on new product introduction (NPI), product launches, and sourcing decisions.
• Conduct market intelligence, commodity analysis, should-cost modeling, and benchmarking activities.
• Support sustainability, supplier diversity, and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve procurement, supply chain, and operational objectives.
• Manage global sourcing projects and executive-level stakeholder communications.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must bring deep experience in global procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, category management, foundry operations, castings, machining, and heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related fields.
• Experience in global procurement, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of category management principles and practices.
• Proven track record of driving cost reductions and improving supplier performance.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and relationships with global suppliers.

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Advanced knowledge of business intelligence and analytics.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain management software.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leadership.
• Experience with sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.

Benefits

Up to 20% global travel is possible. Caterpillar offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) savings plans, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, health lifestyle programs, employee assistance programs, and more. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay

Pay range: $159,120.00 - $238,680.00. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.