Job Description:
This role is responsible and accountable for the development, and/or communication and implementation of a regional sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. The incumbent needs to provide leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrate leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.The incumbent must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies.The role will encompass managing suppliers delivering into many Caterpillar facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. The incumbent solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Build and foster mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels.Well-developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others, and reaching consensus on specific actions. This individual normally possesses category team or product team experience.required_skills_qualifications: Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering. The position requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university with major in engineering or science technology.A minimum of two years of progressively responsible job-related experience. Strong Negotiator, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements.

Requirements:
Functional leadership. Capable of leading teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions.Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skill.Effective communicator, in written and oral form. Fluent in the English language and preferred other languages. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers.Understanding of QCLDM. . Understanding of filtration industry including manufacturing, quality, cost and major market players.