Product Procurement Engineer (Electric Power & Electrification)

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

9d•$97,530 - $146,290

About The Position

The Product Procurement Engineer supports Electric Power & Electrification by managing part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI). The role partners with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams. It leads APQP and cost activities from concept through PPAP, supporting quality, total cost, and timing targets while advancing supplier readiness and addressing technical, manufacturability, and quality issues.

Requirements

Degree or equivalent experience desired.
Effective communication skills, including delivering and receiving feedback, preparing work-related presentations and reports, and adapting communication to the audience.
Interpersonal skills to collaborate constructively with individuals and groups, understand different points of view, and adapt interaction style to the situation.
Working knowledge of supplier management processes, including routine supplier tasks, use of electronic systems, resolving routine issues, and escalating non-routine issues.

Responsibilities

Lead APQP and cost activities from concept through PPAP to meet quality, total cost, and timing targets.
Drive supplier part development across NPI, CPI, and NSI programs, resolving technical and manufacturability issues with design control engineers.
Monitor supplier readiness and program milestones, flagging risks early and escalating when needed.
Investigate quality concerns and turn root-cause findings into corrective actions and process improvements.
Identify cost-reduction opportunities with category teams and value chain engineering without compromising quality or delivery.
Align packaging, logistics, and supply chain partners to secure part availability and keep stakeholders informed on progress.
Work with suppliers to ensure purchases meet delivery dates and quality specifications.
Research alternative vendors or suppliers and participate in supplier selection.