Associate Procurement Professional

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Job Description:

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• Caterpillars Building Construction Products (BCP) division is hiring an Associate Procurement Professional for Fabrications who will perform analytical tasks in support of regional Category Buyers. The Associate Procurement Professional communicates closely with suppliers on request for quotes analyses pricing researches root cause of supplier invoicing misalignment executes the sourcing matrix and collaborates with suppliers on part availability for new product builds.

What You Will Do:

This role is responsible and accountable for the analysis and maintenance of assigned process that produce output excellence builds expertise for the assign process area and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Includes the analysis and maintenance of procurement and logistics data including but not limited to: purchase orders quotations invoices source catalogs material rejection reports tooling records supplier data/measurement inventory mgmt. engineered value chains. This role has responsibility for implementation of local or regional sourcing strategy under the direction of their Manager and experienced Buyers & professionals.

People: Works effectively with colleagues customers and suppliers at all levels.

Leadership: No direct reports. Will demonstrate advanced project management skills required to collect compile assimilate communicate and maintain information as required. The role will assess and recommend solutions related to QCLDM. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.

Strategy: Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of Global Supply Network strategic initiatives.

Customers: This role may support Buyers Supplier Development Engineers Supply Network Professionals Product Supply NPI Leader Supply Network Operations Supervisors and/or Managers working with category facility product and logistics teams. Customer(s) will be fully informed of progress on assignments to ensure all requirements are met. Participate in and provide analysis related to CPPD/NPI projects to Product and Procurement teams.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree/experience:
  • Associate or Bachelors degree and purchasing and/or supply chain experience.
  • OR
  • High school diploma and progressive purchasing and/or supply chain experience.
• Effective Communication:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues customers and suppliers at all levels.
  • Ability to clearly convey complex information and ensure all stakeholders are fully informed of progress on assignments.
• Procurement:
  • Experience in analyzing and maintaining procurement and logistics data including purchase orders quotations invoices and supplier data.
  • Understanding of local or regional sourcing strategies under the direction of managers and experienced buyers.
• Purchasing Tasks and Activities:
  • Project management skills to collect compile assimilate communicate and maintain information as required.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Intermediate to advanced skill in use of computer software programs including Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Welldeveloped interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.
• Preferred that the incumbent is familiar with basic procurement principles procedures and techniques.
• Required to be able to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: Caterpillar requires employees to work onsite in the office five days a week.
• Travel: 10 domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation is not available.
• ISE: ISE assignments are not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to parttime employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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