Product Supply NPI Professional

Caterpillar Inc. • Lafayette, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Supply NPI Professional will support the marine product group through procurement and supply chain coordination in the NPI / NSI process.

Requirements

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering
• Relevant experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Order to Delivery, NPI
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders to convey and interpret technical and business information.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership for the NPI activities relevant to procurement, including RFQ, quote analysis, and Make vs Buy
• Working closely with operations and product development in creating a supply chain for a new product.
• Researching and assessing existing and potential suppliers; making recommendations on supplier selection aligned with category strategies
• Support category purchasing on commercial negotiation & sourcing strategy by providing Marine VOB
• Coordinate with internal process partners on logistics & transportation related issues during NPI / NSI process
• Dealer S&OP support for Marine prime & aftermarket

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level