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Caterpillar Inc. (company site, opens in a new tab)7–10 yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 12–22 LPA
Posted 9h ago
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About This Role
- Develop and execute category strategies for Fuel Systems, Oil Pumps, Water Pumps, Machining, Casting, and Forging commodities focusing on cost reduction, localization, and supplier capacity expansion.
- Manage supplier relationships including negotiations, RFQs, nominations, contract management, and supplier performance tracking to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and business continuity.
- Lead cross-functional teams across Procurement, Engineering, SQE, Manufacturing, and Operations to support supplier development, supply risk mitigation, and demand ramp-ups.
Minimum Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, specifically in Fuel Systems, Oil Pumps, Water Pumps, or Engine Components.
- Experience with castings, forgings, precision machining, assembly manufacturing, and supplier quality systems (APQP, PPAP, PCN, PFMEA, Control Plans).
- Willingness and ability to work onsite 5 days a week; relocation available.
- Bachelor's degree preferred from a Tier 1 College or University.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven expertise in managing low to medium volume manufacturing categories related to automotive or engine components with a focus on cost competitiveness and supplier localization.
- Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and manage strategic supplier relationships incorporating should-cost analysis and total cost of ownership.
- Experienced in supplier quality improvement, capacity planning, demand ramp-up, and supply risk mitigation within a manufacturing procurement context.