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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.

This position supports the Tech Center facility in Mossville, IL, with Indirect Purchases to support Manufacturing, Facility and Product Group needs.

What You Will Do:

• Support customers and stakeholders as they purchase material and services to support manufacturing operations, facility maintenance and projects, and engineering functions.  This will consist of in person meetings, video Teams meetings and technical support of Indirect Purchasing tools bringing customer’s data to make an informed best decision for Caterpillar.
• Recognize the potential for cost reductions by engaging with business partners at the facility you support and with the Indirect Purchasing Category teams.  Work the Joint Process Improvement process (JPI) with suppliers, customers and Category teams to achieve cost savings and avoidance goals.
• Collaborate with business partners and suppliers and resolve a wide variety of facility specific supplier issues, including negotiating contract terms and price increase requests
• Serve as a trusted resource to support compliance to Purchasing Practices and Enterprise Procedures around purchasing goods and services

What You Have:

• Education/Experience: Degree or equivalent experience desired
• 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.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Location:  Tech Center, Mossville, IL
• Required Travel: Less than 10%
• Relocation will not be provided
• 5 days a week onsite, required

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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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