Supply Chain Manager- Tooling - Solar Turbines : Job Details

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Position Objective

The Tooling Supply Chain (SC) Manager is responsible for sourcing, procurement, quality, cost, logistics, and delivery of operations tooling and field tooling used by Solar's facilities in the US and Mexico, as well as Solar's Customer Services globally. This position works closely with Solar's Service Parts Organization managing external customer acquisitions of durable tooling, a low-volume, highly engineered commodity with multiple suppliers. The focus is on managing supplier metrics to meet goals in people, quality, cost, and velocity, and taking strategic actions when goals are not met.

Objectives of the position are to:

Dimensions

Cash/Value Spend: $20 - 40 million

Active Tool Numbers: 3,000 - 5,000

Number of Suppliers: 70+

Personnel Location: US & Mexico

Business Partner Impact: Companywide

Staff: 6 to 10

Market Difficulty: Moderately Complex

This position reports to the Supply Chain Services Manager and is accountable for developing, communicating, and implementing a worldwide sourcing and demand management strategy for durable tooling. It involves collaborating with Business Unit Managers to develop a competitive supply base, managing a team of supply chain professionals, and maintaining strong relationships with internal customers and external suppliers at senior levels. Knowledge of global sourcing, demand management, procurement principles, quality management, cost modeling, and continuous improvement methodologies is essential. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with professional certifications in purchasing or inventory management, and experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and manufacturing processes.

The role may require frequent business travel.

Manage quality, delivery, cost, and velocity of purchased materials; develop and mentor the supply chain team; develop and execute a global sourcing strategy; optimize the supply base; ensure supplier performance; lead continuous improvement initiatives; develop capacity within the supply base; and foster strong supplier relationships aligned with Caterpillar's standards.

Develop budgets for supply chain activities, including tooling, supplier development, and sourcing.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Ten years of experience in procurement, management, or manufacturing

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree in related fields
• Fifteen years of experience in procurement, management, or manufacturing
• Professional certifications such as CPM, CPIM, CIRM
• Expert manufacturing knowledge, GD&T expertise, Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt, sponsor experience, and familiarity with ERP systems like Baan or Windchill.

- Partial relocation assistance may be offered.

Summary Pay Range:

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, wellness programs, employee assistance, voluntary benefits, career development, bonuses, disability, life insurance, parental leave, adoption benefits, tuition reimbursement, among others. Benefits are subject to eligibility and plan specifics.

This position requires onsite work five days a week. Visa sponsorship is not available. For more opportunities outside the U.S., visit www.caterpillar.com/careers.

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