Career Area:
Procurement
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't 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.
At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as Category Buyer.
The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're committed* to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - *innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25)
This position is a Category Buyer for procurement of Marketing Services in North America. This role is accountable for executing the procurement strategy, managing supplier performance, relationships, and agreements/contracts for Marketing Services category. The role requires a strong communicator capable of working on solutions to complex problems for internal process partners and suppliers by keeping them informed of progress and working closely with them to ensure all requirements are met. Relationship building and management at senior levels with the suppliers is also expected that will foster trust, professionalism and continuous improvement.
Key Job functions include but not limited to:
Demonstrates deep expertise in Marketing Services category and execute it'sstrategy by managing policies, agreements, contracts, and special procurement programs.
Develop Marketing category strategies for North America
Maintains strong relationships with suppliers and ensure supplier capabilities are up to date
Conducts supply market analysis and additionalwhen requested, utilizing Excel skills
Manages day-to-day Marketing supplier relationship activities
Supports risk and compliance program management
Executes sourcing plan projects independently
Tracks procurement performance metrics
Demonstrates strong knowledge of negotiation tools/techniques and applies them regularly when given opportunities
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly and effectively
Works with different external suppliers to address critical issues and resolves major problems for implementing supplier relationship management practices.
Coordinates with Suppliers, CAT business units and respective CAT buyers to complete procurement process.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Purchasing and Procurement: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services. Marketing Services Procurement experience.Highly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organization with minimum supervision. Ability to set priorities and make decisions independently
Project Management: 8+ years of experience with demonstrated success in managing projects. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and multitask. Ability to maintain confidentiality in high profile projects
Data Analytics : Experience in quantitative analysis and analytical thinking with demonstrated results. Ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas in business-friendly language. Capable communicating to all levels of leadership, and adapting communications to the selected audience
Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers. Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting negotiations.
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement processes continuously.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Experience working in NextGen, SIA, and DocuSign.
Strong understanding of costs and Marketing Services functions
Certificates in Project Management or 6 Sigma
Additional Information
This position is in Peoria, IL
This position requires 25% or less travel
No relocation is offered for this role
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Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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