Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

5d•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. Caterpillar’s CISM division is hiring for a Product Procurement Engineer based in Peoria, IL. Role Summary: This is a supporting role to the Sr. Category Procurement Manager - EMSM NA responsible for Wire Harnesses, Drivetrain, Tubes, Winches, and Miscellaneous. This role will work closely with EMSM cost, NPI, category and site teams in NA to ensure alignment on key projects, Supplier Sourcing Matrices, KPI updates, ABP/RBM support, governance, and overall consistent communication and reporting.

Requirements

Data-driven Decision Making: 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.
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.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and tools used in cost-benefit analysis; ability to analyze the purpose and scope of a producer, product, process, or project in terms of cost and benefits.
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Technology or Business) and 5+ years of job-related experience in purchasing or supply chain
Deep well-rounded purchasing experience – strong foundation of knowledge and experiences that can be used for insight and support to the team
Experience with Lognet, Mach 1, and/or CBS systems
Strong PowerPoint and PowerBI skills
Knowledge of multiple levels of Business Data analytics capabilities
Ability to act with a sense of urgency and build communications for various levels of leadership

Responsibilities

Act as chief of staff to EMSM NA Sr. Category Procurement Manager
Coordinate with EMSM Buyers and other EMSM leaders to summarize status of key initiatives/projects and create presentations as necessary for leadership teams
Managing governance and providing guidance to teams to ensure compliance
Lead procurement process alignment and benchmarking activities, driving continuous improvement and waste reduction