Procurement Professional

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar youre joining a global team who care not just about the work we do but also about each other. We are the makers problem solvers and future work builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities. We dont 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.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly everyelement of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts Integrated Logistics segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof WearComponents(Undercarriage and GET) andMaintenance Components(Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).

As a Procurement Professional you will be responsible for processing requisitions and providing support for purchasing supply chain sourcing cost price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Less than 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None.

What You Will Do:

Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time Lean Targets Quality Cost Logistics Development and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence builds expertise for the assign process area and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices and use tools for buying goods supplies equipment and services needed to conduct business.

Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System: Knowledge of the features functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools techniques and practices for a specific procurement application.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials components equipment and services.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university or equivalent Procurement Supply Chain or Logistics work experience (3 years)

Masters degree or MBA in Supply Chain Procurement or Business Administration

Expert Level training in Keelvar sourcing platform

At least two years of PowerBI or Tableau development experience

Experience working with SQL or equivalent

Advanced analytic ability within Microsoft Excel

At least two years of past work experience working with transportation sourcing software (e.g. Keelvar Transporeon TiContract etc)

At least two years of past work experience with transportation management system (e.g. Blue Yonder SAP Oracle MercuryGate etc)

Experience working with Salesforce or alternative customer relationship management (CRM) software

Experience working with multiple modes of transportation in procurement or operational roles

What You Will Get:

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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.

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