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.
Job Summary
In charge of end-to-end indirect purchasing process to support facility and manage multiple resources to delivery superior results.
What You Will Do
Pro-actively support facility production need and ensure no shut down
Responsible and accountable for development, and/or communication and implementation of a local or regional sourcing strategy
Manage and negotiate with suppliers in commercial terms and reach cost reduction goal
Leadership on strategical discussion with multiple BU stakeholders
Lead e-sourcing and RFx bidding and make sourcing decision
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and coordinate with each related BU function reach agreement
Report out spend/ saving data by monthly dashboard in time
Ensure local Governance and compliance aligning to Purchasing practice and processes
What You Have
Effective Communications
Good at English reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Have experience in working in diverse culture and could communicate well with customers, suppliers, procurement teams to achieve business goals.
Interpersonal Relationships:
Supplier consolidation ability and the experience of regular collaboration with key customers from PQVC/QCLDM.
The ability to demonstrate an understanding of alternative points of view.
Data Analytics:
Able to analyze market trend and creatively benchmark should cost module.
Able to advise stakeholders on the relationship between financial, performance, and operational data used in business data analytics.
The ability to interpret potential risks, threats, and opportunities to achieve business goals.
Negotiating:
The ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Skills in active listening and probing techniques to surface problems, issues, and interests.
Purchasing Tasks and Activities:
Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing
Experiences of using procurement systems and tools, like SAP
Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.
Additional information: 510% domestic travel; ISE nor CME is not applicable
Posting Dates:
July 26, 2024 – August 23, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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