Sourcing Specialist
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Salary$120k – $180k
LocationUSA-CA-Balboa–Solar
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedNov 2, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
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
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits
Employee discounts
Career development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition reimbursement
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.
Job Description
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
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Create, maintain, and continuously improve roadmaps for assigned categories.
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Ensure roadmaps align with organizational goals, future market trends, and global supply chain strategy.
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Drive standardization, automation, and consistency of supplier planning tools and systems across the organization.
Supplier Market Intelligence
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Maintain deep knowledge of global supplier markets, emerging technologies, and alternative manufacturing methods.
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Identify new sourcing opportunities, potential suppliers, and disruptive capabilities that enhance competitiveness and supply chain resilience.
Supplier Capacity & Scalability Analysis
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Assess and monitor supplier production capacity, scalability, and contingency capabilities to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and growth plans.
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Support sourcing decisions with robust capacity and risk evaluations as sourcing strategies mature.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
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Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and supply continuity threats.
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Develop and maintain contingency and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with value‑stream and stakeholders.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to align strategies with business needs, technical requirements, and financial objectives.
Continuous Improvement
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Monitor supplier performance metrics.
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Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, resilience, and cost savings across the supply base.
Desired Qualifications
Business or Engineering degree
Working experience in a sourcing role
Experience in a related industry
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience in a sourcing role and/or a manufacturing environment
Summary Pay Range:
This position has a target compensation range of $120,299 - $150,750 with a full salary range of $120,299 - $180,449
Benefits
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.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
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Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
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401(k) savings plans*
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Health Savings Account (HSA)*
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
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Health Lifestyle Programs*
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Employee Assistance Program*
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Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
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Career Development*
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Incentive bonus*
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Disability benefits
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Life Insurance
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Parental leave
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Adoption benefits
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Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Legal
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.
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.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
November 2, 2026 - November 9, 2026
Hiring process
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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