Procurement Professional

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

6d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

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. Work within the Supply Center of Excellence team to provide solutions to the enterprise. Provide support for purchasing, supply chain, and sourcing. What You Will Do: Leading Enterprise Control Tower (ECT) Process to allocate supplier material when supplier shipment capability does not meet enterprise demand requirements. Including creating and maintaining weekly coverage files, governance of ECT, maintaining training/standard work, and ensuring data quality with the digital product team. Developing and leading improvement plans to support procurement, operations, & suppliers interfacing with the Enterprise Control Tower. Performing analysis and maintenance of ECT processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Performing proactive analytical assessments in support of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Data-driven Decision Making Applies data-driven techniques in decision-making processes. Collects, organizes, and analyzes relevant data to support decisions. Uses basic tools for data evaluation and interpretation.
Analytical Thinking Defines problems clearly and assesses their significance. Identifies key factors and stakeholders influencing the situation. Applies logic and intuition to interpret data and draw conclusions.
Effective Communications Provides constructive, behavior-focused feedback. Actively listens to feedback and adapts communication accordingly. Delivers clear oral presentations and written reports.
Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System Optimizes processes to improve system efficiency and effectiveness. Coaches and trains others on advanced system tools and techniques. Resolves complex issues and integrates the system with other applications.
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Nice To Haves

Previous operation planning or supplier interfacing experience.
Basic Power BI Skills.
Excel Skills including: Pivot Tables, V/X Lookups, and Macros.
Data analytic experience.

Responsibilities

Leading Enterprise Control Tower (ECT) Process to allocate supplier material when supplier shipment capability does not meet enterprise demand requirements.
Creating and maintaining weekly coverage files, governance of ECT, maintaining training/standard work, and ensuring data quality with the digital product team.
Developing and leading improvement plans to support procurement, operations, & suppliers interfacing with the Enterprise Control Tower.
Performing analysis and maintenance of ECT processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Performing proactive analytical assessments in support of strategic initiatives.