Data Scientist - Procurement Operations

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Data Scientist – Procurement Operations you will work in a highly data‑rich environment, leveraging large, complex datasets to unlock insights that drive better business decisions, simplify work processes, and accelerate enterprise goals. This role is deeply embedded in procurement and supply chain analytics, while also providing broad exposure to cross‑functional data domains beyond procurement. You will partner closely with end users across the business to translate data into actionable insights using modern analytics and tools.

Requirements

Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ability to deliver precise, reliable insights from complex datasets where accuracy directly impacts business decisions
Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to identify root causes, recognize patterns, and transform raw data into meaningful insights
Query & Database Access Tools: Experience extracting, transforming, and formatting data using SQL or similar query languages
Requirements Analysis: Ability to work with business partners to define analytical requirements and document data needs clearly
Business Statistics: Working knowledge of statistical concepts to support trend analysis and decision making
Machine Learning: Experience applying machine learning approaches to real business problems to drive insights and simplify processes.

Nice To Haves

Procurement or supply chain data experience, including category‑based analytics
Microsoft Power Platform expertise (Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate) at a developer or advanced user level
Experience working in large, enterprise data environments with evolving data structures
Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when learning new tools, datasets, or business domains
Experience simplifying complex processes through analytics and automation
Strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset to help the organization fully harvest the value of its data.

Responsibilities

Analyze large, complex procurement and supply chain datasets to generate insights that improve business decisions and operational efficiency
Design and maintain data models and queries that enable scalable analytics across procurement, supply chain, and adjacent enterprise functions
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (beyond procurement) to understand business questions and translate them into data‑driven solutions
Develop and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Microsoft Power BI and related Power Platform tools
Ensure high data accuracy and integrity, validating outputs before insights are shared with decision makers
Continuously adapt to evolving data structures, tools, and business priorities in a fast-moving environment
Collaborate directly with end users, incorporating feedback to refine analytics and simplify work processes