San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Market Intelligence
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · On-site
Career Area: Product Support 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…
Skills: Operational Leadership, Technical Support, Resource Planning, QHSE Compliance, Conflict Resolution
Desoto, Texas, United States · On-site
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Warehousing, Logistics, Inventory Control, Material Handling Equipment, Overhead Crane Operation
Channelview, Texas, United States · On-site
$77k–$116k/yr
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Managing Multiple Priorities, Change Control
Desoto, Texas, United States · On-site
$65k–$82k/yr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Precision Measurement Tooling, Shaft Alignment, Gas Turbine Operation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$23/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Chemical Processing, Sand Blasting, Bead Blasting, Shot Blasting, Tumbling
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada · On-site
$82k–$103k/yr
Career Area: Product Support 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…
Skills: Customer Service, Problem Solving, Mechanical Maintenance, Power Supply Maintenance, Oil and Gas Maintenance
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$26/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Crane Operation, Scissor Lift Operation, Tug Operation, Transporter Operation
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$54/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: PLC Troubleshooting, CNC Machine Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, Schematic Interpretation
Mabank, Texas, United States · On-site
$52k–$78k/yr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Mig Welding, Tig Welding, GMAW, GTAW, Fabrication
Gardena, California, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
Career Area: Manufacturing 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 a…
Skills: Manufacturing Planning, Continuous Improvement, Tooling and Fixture Design, Quality Control, Minitab
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$72k–$109k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Mechanical Systems Design, P&ID Creation, Valve Sizing, Cooler Sizing, Motor Sizing
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$45/hr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Sheet Metal Fabrication, CNC Press Brake, CNC Water Jet, CNC Laser, Blueprint Reading
Mabank, Texas, United States · On-site
$46k–$69k/yr
Career Area: Operations 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 …
Skills: Mig Welding, Tig Welding, Fabrication, GMAW, GTAW
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$121k–$181k/yr
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 eac…
Skills: Material Requirement Planning, Capacity Requirement Planning, MRP, ERP Systems, MS Excel
Košice, Region of Košice, Slovakia · On-site
Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data 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 e…
Skills: Python, AI/ML Testing, REST API Testing, AWS, CI/CD
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
Career Area: 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,…
Skills: MIG Welding, TIG Welding, FCAW, GMAW-P, Open Root Welding
Prague, Prague, Czechia · On-site
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Project Engineering, Turbomachinery, Gas Turbines, Balance Of Plant, Technical Execution
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Creo Parametric, Ansys Workbench, GD&T, FEA, Tool Design
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/hr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Data Analysis, CRM Data Management, Data Mining, Technical Strategy, Problem Solving
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Develop and execute commercial strategies and roadmaps for assigned categories to optimize the global supply chain. Drive innovation and resilience by monitoring market trends, assessing supplier capacity, and mitigating supply chain risks.
Requires a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain. Experience in creating sourcing and commodity strategies is required, with a 6-Sigma Blackbelt preferred.
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.
This role is critical to shaping the future of Solar’s Global Supply Chain by developing commercial strategies across assigned categories. The Category Manager drives innovation, anticipates market and technology trends, maintains visibility into supplier capacity, and identifies alternative manufacturing and supply solutions that position the organization for success over a 5–10 year horizon.
The ideal candidate is a proactive and strategic leader who partners closely with cross‑functional teams to build resilient, scalable, and cost‑effective supply networks while balancing risk, performance, and sustainability objectives.
Create, maintain, and continuously improve roadmaps for assigned categories.
Ensure roadmaps align with organizational goals, future market trends, and global supply chain strategy.
Drive standardization, automation, and consistency of category and supplier planning tools and systems across the organization.
Work with Sourcing Specialists to develop category sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk while supporting innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Establish clearly defined sourcing plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
Partner with teams at the value‑stream level to ensure alignment and effective integration.
Maintain deep knowledge of global supplier markets, emerging technologies, and alternative manufacturing methods relevant to assigned categories.
Identify new sourcing opportunities, potential suppliers, and disruptive capabilities that enhance competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Assess and monitor supplier production capacity, scalability, and contingency capabilities to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and growth plans.
Support sourcing decisions with robust capacity and risk evaluations as sourcing strategies mature.
Represent Solar Global Supply Chain at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events.
Leverage external engagement to stay ahead of market developments, identify emerging suppliers, and strengthen industry partnerships.
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and supply continuity threats.
Develop and maintain contingency and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with value‑stream and stakeholders.
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to align category strategies with business needs, technical requirements, and financial objectives.
Monitor category and supplier performance metrics.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, resilience, and cost savings across the supply base.
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain.
Experience creating Sourcing & Commodity Strategies
Degree in Supply Chain Management
6-Sigma Blackbelt
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
Offices: 2200 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, US
Innovative, Sustainable Energy Solutions.
Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
Offices: 2200 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101, US
