Senior Product Supply NPI Professional

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.

As a Senior Product Supply NPI Professional you will be responsible to execute the planning, coordinating, governing, and reporting of procurement and supplier management participation in the new product introduction (NPI) process as a core team member supporting Building Construction Products (BCP) division.

This includes validation and governance to meet program commitments and create synergy amongst highly collaborative teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Purchasing) to execute meeting overall program quality, cost, and timeline commitments.

What You Will Do :

• Lead the planning, coordinating, and governing of advance product quality planning (APQP), sourcing, supplier quality, material cost, supplier readiness, and timeliness conformance to delivery NPI commitments with teams.
• Assist in creation of supplier tooling forecast and ongoing management.
• Demonstrate leadership to assess risks, determine the best course of action to mitigate, and drive collaboration across multiple departments to resolve NPI opportunities.
• Monitor and communicate results on NPI progress weekly and / or monthly to stakeholders.
• Work closely with buyers, supplier development engineers, and engineering contacts daily on NPI deliverables.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications) :

• Bachelor’s degree OR demonstrated progressive experience in directly related roles.
• Track record of delivering impactful results related to complex project management and new product introduction (NPI).
• Proficiency in data-driven decision making, with a demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to inform strategic decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Experience in advance product quality planning (APQP).

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar products and supply base.
• Experience in PCM (Product Cost Management) and Teamcenter.
• High level of attention to detail and strong data manipulation skills within Excel.
• Strong leadership ability to influence cross-functional teams for effective planning & implementation.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills in dealing with sensitive issues and reaching consensus on specific actions.
• 6 Sigma experience with tools, techniques and / or Lean Manufacturing.
• Professional certification in Purchasing and / or Inventory Management preferred : APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or comparable certification.

Additional Info :

• Preferred location : Clayton, NC Secondary locations : Cary, NC or Athens, GA
• Domestic relocation is not available for this position.
• ISE is not available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

What You Will Get :

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar :

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future.

Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.