Senior Manager Global Procurement Solutions

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Job Description:

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Caterpillars Indirect Procurement organization within the Finance Services Division is seeking a Senior Manager Global Procurement Solutions to lead two critical global capabilities: the Contracting Center of Excellence (COE) and the Data Analytics function supporting the indirect buying community.

In this highly visible business-facing role you will drive global alignment process transformation and data-driven decision-making enabling procurement strategy supplier performance and enterprise outcomes. You will lead global teams to deliver scalable high-quality solutions across contracting analytics and procurement operations.

What You Will Do

• Lead a global organization spanning contracting and data analytics teams including regional leaders and individual contributors
• Drive global contracting and analytics processes ensuring effective execution across regions with varying regulatory requirements
• Oversee complex supplier negotiations and contract lifecycle activities partnering closely with Legal on risk and governance
• Lead analytics efforts that deliver insights reporting and decision-support tools to drive procurement performance
• Identify trends gaps and opportunities across spend supplier performance and category strategies
• Establish and track KPIs SLAs and performance metrics to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable impact
• Champion continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives across global teams
• Collaborate with Procurement Business Units Legal IT and Finance stakeholders to drive alignment and execution

What You Have

• Experience leading global teams and driving cross-regional initiatives
• Strong background in commercial contracting procurement or supplier negotiations
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business actions
• Proven experience managing priorities in a complex matrixed environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience leading global contracting or procurement COE functions
• Background in both contracting and data analytics leadership
• Experience driving global process standardization and adoption
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy supplier management and analytics
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with advanced analytics AI or digital transformation initiatives

Additional Information

• Location: Peoria IL or Santa Catarina Mexico
• Travel: Approximately 10%

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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