Newport Beach, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$180k/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: Supplier Roadmapping, Market Intelligence, Capacity Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Cross-Functional Collaboration
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/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: Hydromechanical Systems Design, Mechanical Design, P&ID Interpretation, Hydraulic Equipment Sizing, Promis-E
Wamego, Kansas, United States · On-site
$16/hr–$25/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: Material Handling, Operations, Problem Solving
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$41/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: Tool and Cutter Grinding, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Precision Measurement, Shop Math
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$77k–$116k/yr
Career Area: Finance 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…
Skills: Financial Accounting, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations, Internal Management Accounting, Internal Controls
Prague, Prague, Czechia · On-site
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: Process Management, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Relationship Management
Parsippany, New Jersey, United States · On-site
$65k–$85k/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: Service Excellence, Initiative, Problem Solving, Mechanical Maintenance - Power Supply, Mechanical Maintenance (Oil and Gas)
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia · On-site
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: Process Management, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Relationship Management
Beijing, Beijing, China · On-site
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: Process Management, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Relationship Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$121k–$181k/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 Design, 3D Modeling, Creo, Windchill, FEA
Gardena, California, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$46/hr
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: Nondestructive Testing, Precision Measuring Instruments, Visual Inspection, Fluorescent Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
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: PTC Creo Parametric, PTC Windchill, PLM, CAD, Business Analysis
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/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: Controls Design, PLC Programming, HMI Development, Electrical Schematic Design, Analytical Thinking
Desoto, Texas, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/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: Problem solving, Verbal communication, Written communication, Technical judgment, Data analysis
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico · On-site
Career Area: Enterprise Cross Functional 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 ea…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Creo, PLM Windchill, ERP Baan 5C, ERP LN
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/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: CNC Programming, CAD/CAM, Lean Manufacturing, Creo/PDM, Problem Solving
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$77k–$115k/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: Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Supplier Selection, Cost Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$93k–$118k/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: Manufacturing Engineering, ProE CAD, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, Baan ERP System, PDM Link Data Management
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$43/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: FEA, CFD, Data Analysis, Mechanical Design, Problem Solving
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$93k–$118k/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: Engineering practices, Process planning, Analytical problem-solving, Project Management, Corrective action
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Support supply activities by developing supplier roadmaps and maintaining global market intelligence to enhance competitiveness. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
Requires a degree in Business or Engineering and professional experience in a sourcing role, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess skills in capacity analysis and supplier risk assessment.
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.
Role Definition
Support supply related activities for a facility to deliver excellence and integration between procurement and the team supporting facility.
Develop Supplier Roadmaps
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 supplier planning tools and systems across the organization.
Supplier Market Intelligence
Maintain deep knowledge of global supplier markets, emerging technologies, and alternative manufacturing methods.
Identify new sourcing opportunities, potential suppliers, and disruptive capabilities that enhance competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Supplier Capacity & Scalability Analysis
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.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
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.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to align strategies with business needs, technical requirements, and financial objectives.
Continuous Improvement
Monitor supplier performance metrics.
Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, resilience, and cost savings across the supply base.
Business or Engineering degree
Working experience in a sourcing role
Experience in a related industry
Extensive experience in a sourcing role and/or a manufacturing environment
$120,299.00 - $180,449.00
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 employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
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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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
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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
