2026 Leadership & Technical Development Program (LTDP) - Procurement

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. About the Role Caterpillar's Procurement Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) is a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within the Procurement function of Supply Chain. Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the foundation for future success of Caterpillar's procurement specialists and technical professionals. Caterpillar's Procurement Track is focused on building technical capabilities for managing Caterpillar's Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Integration and Procurement functions. This opportunity advances your development and training with a focus on the technical aspect of procurement, manufacturing, quality, supplier management and operations supervision. At the successful completion of the three-year program, procurement professionals are placed into permanent positions within the Procurement function at Caterpillar Inc.

Requirements

Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Fundamental understanding of business process designs, engineering for a manufacturing environment, supplier relationship management concepts, and logistics and supply chain management
Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment
Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and values
Completed degree from a university/college by the start of the program in Business/Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or other relevant supply chain degrees.
Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding) at current institution
Must be willing to travel and relocate domestically based upon business needs for each rotation and for post-program assignment

Nice To Haves

0-2 years of relevant manufacturing or supply chain/logistics experience, which may include internships or academic projects
Project or Team Leadership experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ideal for those building foundational skills in procurement including supplier relationship management, supply chain integration and manufacturing operations, generally within the first 0-2 years of their career

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy.
Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs.
Manages supply network procurement related activities for a facility to deliver procurement excellence and integration between Procurement organization and the team supporting Facility / Divisional Leaders.
Responsible for collaboration and advisement for assigned supply base to provide technical expertise and leadership in the execution of a robust quality plan within the supplier network.
Analyzes and maintains assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Leads project management of process improvement, process development, and process execution for Procurement team.