Supply Chain Manager

Career Area:Supply Chain and Logistics**Job 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.Position ObjectiveThe Turbotec Supply Chain Manager is responsible for the sourcing, procurement, quality, cost, logistics and delivery execution of the Turbotec Supply Chain for procurement of direct and indirect material and services that support Overhaul and New Manufacturing.The objectives of the position are to: 1) ensure the supplier value stream performance is consistent with and synchronized with Solar’s Manufacturing operations and Customer Services demand and 2) serve as the industry expert for a particular value stream category and develop and execute a supplier sourcing strategy that supports our business growth and cost reduction targets and delivers year over year supplier performance improvement.DimensionsSpend: $15M - $25MNumber of Parts: 500 - 1,000 partsNumber of Suppliers: 300 - 400Personnel Location: Multiple sites in Tijuana, MexicoStaff: 10 - 15Market Difficulty: Simple to Moderately Complex - A balance of simple commodities (as defined by commodities with multiple supplier options, focus on measuring / developing metrics / considering / qualifying additional vendors, impact of supplier quality issues low in light of strategic company direction) and commodities whose scarcity or quality failure have a greater impact on business success, less easy to replace vendors.Nature and ScopeThis position reports directly to the Area Manager, Engine, GC and Gears Supply Chain and is accountable for the development, communication and implementation of a worldwide sourcing strategy and the corresponding demand management strategy for the Turbotec Supply chain. The Supply Chain Manager collaborates with Business Unit Managers to create a competitive advantage for our customers and the enterprise by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply base.This person will manage a high performing team of Direct and Indirect supply chain professionals who will develop a capable supply base. Reporting directly to this position are Sourcing Specialists, Buyers, Supplier Technical Engineers and Supply Chain Coordinators.Through a strong knowledge of the value stream category and best practices in procurement, demand/response planning, quality performance management, and Lean principles, the incumbent will set and sustain strategy. The incumbent will lead teams to fully understand the requirements and performance of the supply base and will evaluate strategic options; decide a course of action and implement. The incumbent will be required to develop relationships with internal customers (Turbotec, Desoto, Zatec, Mabank, Broken Arrow, Service Parts, Packing Systems Operation, Turbomachinery Operations and other Supply Chain Value Streams) and external suppliers at a senior to executive level to develop long range supply strategies that ensure Solar has the supply chain capacity to support future growth.This position requires the following:- Understanding of governmental, environmental, political, and geographic factors that influence a supply base (including support of Global Trade Compliance).- Knowledge and experience in global sourcing, demand management and procurement principles.- Knowledge of Quality and Cost Modeling tools- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Solar and our suppliers- Strong negotiation and communication skills.- Up to 25% Business travelPrincipal AccountabilitiesThe Supply Chain Manager is Responsible for the quality, delivery, cost, and velocity of purchased material to the internal customer. The role will encompass managing suppliers delivering into Solar’s facilities. It will require a strong communicator capable of keeping the customer fully informed of progress and working closely with the customer to ensure requirements are met.The incumbent will provide leadership through the development, mentoring and training of personnel capable of delivering a supplier strategy for the assigned value stream category. Identify performance gaps within the supply base and develop improvement plans for the identified gaps. Maintain and promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Guide, direct, and coach both departmental resources and supporting resources outside of the department to create effective value streams.Develop, communicate and implement a worldwide sourcing strategy and corresponding demand management strategy for assigned value stream cate