Procurement Professional

About the position

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 is supporting our Global Finance Services Division (GFSD), which provides comprehensive finance services for the enterprise and supports the finance-related functions of the business units, including accounting and reporting, pricing, information technology, strategy, economics, compliance, and sales and operations planning. The division includes Corporate Accounting, Business Economics, Global Pricing, Financial Planning & Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Business Services and Corporate Treasury, as well as Indirect Procurement, Global Travel, Corporate Real Estate and Global Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform challenging work while being exposed to a variety of GFSD functions in the areas of Procurement Cards (PCard), Travel and Entertainment (T&E) Cards, SAP Concur and Oversight Analytics.
• Provide excellent customer service to card holders.
• Manage multiple email inboxes and respond to MS Teams messages.
• Coordinate and assist the Procurement Solutions Center (PSC).
• Respond to and answer Pcard/T&E card policy questions.
• Work in the card provider’s application.
• Assist with accounting grief.
• Create reports based on customer requests.
• Answer expense book inquiries.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis.
• Ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
• Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects.

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