Solutions Manager I

**Career Area**:Purchasing & Procurement**JOB PURPOSE**: This role is accountable for delivering business solutions that include integrating Global Supply Network and/or other functional capabilities.Capabilities are Moderately Complex and Standard and include, but are not limited to, network design and engineering, packaging, transportation, strategic sourcing, category management, network visibility, data analytics and management that are globally effective and applicable.In addition, this role is also accountable for providing direction to solution owners who will be developing capabilities to create value for the business.**JOB RELATED STATISTICS**:Average Annual Program Budget: Approximately $5MGeographic Scope: RegionalEnterprise/Financial Impact: MediumSolution Complexity: Moderately Complex and StandardProcess System Expertise: DeepLevel of Stakeholders: DirectorSpan of Control: 5**JOB DUTIES**: Major Role: Deliver Moderately Complex and Standard business solutions by integrating Global Supply Network capabilities that produce consistent results through proper deployment and adoption.This position is accountable for setting the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs.To successfully design and develop solutions, the successful individual will collaborate with senior stakeholders and business users to collect VOB/VOC, business requirements, and prepare implementation plans for successful deployment.This position will also be accountable for driving adoption and identifying continuous improvement opportunities including standardization and simplification, and mitigating risks.This position will typically direct their team in the development of several concurrent business/commercial pursuits in various stages of development.Their team will work closely with SME's from other disciplines and under the direction of a Solutions Owner/Project Leader to provide functional support to the development of a viable, profitable and compelling solution for the supply network.The position will work with the GSND's functional areas to ensure alignment with our process partner's objectives and provide value to the enterprise by establishing Solution Offerings for the 5 Rights.The specific tasks for the position entails:- Be the procurement key point of contact for the Mexico region to expedite supplier localization efforts across the various categories which will benefit the North America RI manufacturing Sites.- Manage and coordinate sourcing projects while ensuring alignment across the various procurement verticals to leverage Caterpillar's scale across common family of parts.- Lead a cross functional team to collaborate with the Caterpillar Resource Industry manufacturing facilities and generate localization projects to drive TCO OPACC savings for the enterprise.- Align the Mexico region strategy with each global category's strategy.- Manage project management and governance process to provide updates to the Directors and product groups General Managers.- Manage Mexico supplier localization budget (supplier tooling, supplier development).Manage prioritization of critical projects for new supplier start ups and monitor capacity utilization at targeted suppliers.- Manage supplier communications as required.Manage project timelines and collaborate with team members when milestones are falling behind.- Manage the process to ensure PO's are issued for tooling, parts and services.**BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE**:Bachelor's degreeMinimum of 8-10 years job related experienceProficiency in English is required; Local site language preferredPrevious 6 Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt experience preferredIncumbent must have well-developed communication and negotiation skills**All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.****Final details**Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply?Submit your information to our Talent Network here.