Procurement 12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme

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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.

Discipline: Procurement 12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme

Location: Stafford

Salary: 26000 Share Scheme Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

At Caterpillar you build what matters whether its the career you want crucial work skills strong relationships or new technologies. Our work is powered by our people.

Who is Caterpillar

We are the worlds leading manufacturer of Construction and Mining Equipment diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Operating from 50 countries around the globe the Caterpillar brand has developed into a symbol of strength respect and integrity. The organisation has a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which it operates. Our core values (Integrity Excellence Teamwork Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

What do we do

The Stafford facility is part of Caterpillars Large Power Systems Division. Within our state-of-the-art facilities we are able to design & manufacture engines tailored to meet the precise requirements of our customers for use anywhere in the world from the Arctic Circle to the Deserts of Chile providing power solutions exactly when and where required. Our engines are reliable in a crisis keeping hospitals online sporting fixtures playing or powering the grid when power stations fail.

Diversity at Caterpillar

When we leverage our peoples experiences backgrounds and cultures in an inclusive environment we enable every individual to achieve their full potential which drives business are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Womens Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What experiences can we offer you

You will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of procurement designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function.

These aspects may include:

• Facility Supply supporting supply chain and quality departments to improve supplier performance

• Product Supply supporting New Product Introduction programmes

• Category Purchasing supplier relationship and performance management of engine component suppliers covering multiple Caterpillar facilities

• Cost Centre of Excellence development of data analytics to support optimised product cost

You will face a wide variety of challenges and have responsibility for either NPI (new product introduction) programs or managing supplier accounts as you will work closely with the extended global procurement teams engage and visit UK suppliers and directly contribute to Caterpillars success.

Who are we looking for

Were looking for people who can show us a highly participative working style and who thrive in a team of committed professionals. Great analytical presentation skills and an ability to communicate at all levels. You should be on track to achieve a 2:2 in a Business Procurement Supply Chain Management Economics or Engineering (Manufacturing Automotive Electrical Electronic Mechanical) degree.

We are looking for talented ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success.

Recruitment Process:

Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles

Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV this must be done before the closing date of the role that youre applying for. Once we reach the close date we will begin reviewing all our applications this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.

Stage one Video Interview: If selected you will be invited to attend a pre-recorded user-friendly video interview which you have one week to complete and submit. You are able to record your answers several times to allow you plenty of practice if required. Please ensure that you check your spam emails for this invite. At this stage if you are successful you will be invited to attend an onsite Assessment Centre which we envisage will take place on 12th February 2026.

Stage two Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork decision-making communication and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun inclusive and as relaxed as possible.

Stage three Offer: After the Assessment Centre the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Placement Students will start on 6th July 2026. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know and we will accommodate wherever possible.

NOTE:

• Only one application isrequired please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.

• The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore pleasedemonstrateyour qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

• Depending on the volume of applications received the selection criteria may be refined to support the shortlisting process. This may also include an adjustment to the application deadline.

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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