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Technology Risk, IT Sourcing & Vendor Governance Specialist

at Caterpillar

📍 3 Locations Unknown 💰 $128K – $192K USD / year Posted March 29, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $128K – $192K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's degree
Category Consulting & Advisory

About this role

Technology Risk and IT Sourcing & Vendor Governance Specialist ensuring IT services are cost-effective and governed, bridging IT delivery with vendors and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • IT Controls & Risk Assessment - identify gaps and risks
  • Vendor Risk Management - governance over third party risk
  • Supplier Management - governance over service performance and costs
  • Caterpillar IT VMO Training - design and deliver training
  • Sourcing / Competitive Bidding - end-to-end procurement governance

Technical Overview

Focus on IT controls, vendor governance, RFI/RFP processes, ITSM, and governance frameworks; accountable for budget-aligned service improvements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level tech sourcing and vendor governance professional with 5+ years' experience, strong contract interpretation, and a track record of managing IT risk and compliance in manufacturing environments.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree5+ years equivalent experience in tech sourcingRFI/RFP/RFx knowledgeAbility to interpret contractsStrong negotiator

Nice-to-Have Skills

GxP knowledgeITILData governanceMLOpsPlatform architectureBoutique/strategy consulting

Required Skills

IT Controls & Risk AssessmentVendor Risk ManagementSupplier ManagementSourcing / Competitive BiddingRFI/RFPRFxITSM / Service ManagementGovernanceSLAsContractual complianceBudget managementNegotiation

Hard Skills

IT Controls & Risk AssessmentVendor Risk ManagementSupplier ManagementCaterpillar IT VMO TrainingSourcing / Competitive BiddingRFI/RFPRFxITSM / Service ManagementGovernance standards and proceduresSLAsContractual complianceBudget managementContract/Legal language understandingNegotiation

Soft Skills

Analyticalproblem solvingproject leadershipinterpersonalverbal and written communicationcollaborationleadership

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Ensure cost-effective delivery of Caterpillar IT services through governance, risk management, and disciplined sourcing
Role Subtype Consulting & Advisory
Tech Domains ITSM / ServiceNow, Vendor management software, Procurement

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Lacking Bachelor's degree, No RFI/RFP/RFx experience, No ITSM or governance knowledge

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