Procurement Professional

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Job Description:

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.

Role Definition: Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing supply chain sourcing cost price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

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:

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

• 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.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

• 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.

• Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand predict and control the movement of goods materials and supplies.

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

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