Sourcing Specialist

Job description

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, 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. Responsibilities: 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, pote...