Senior Manager - Global Procurement Solutions

Caterpillar • Peoria, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Caterpillar's Indirect Procurement organization within the Finance Services Division is seeking a Senior Manager – Global Procurement Solutions to lead two critical global capabilities: the Contracting Center of Excellence (COE) and the Data Analytics function supporting the indirect buying community. In this highly visible, business-facing role, you will drive global alignment, process transformation, and data-driven decision-making, enabling procurement strategy, supplier performance, and enterprise outcomes. You will lead global teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions across contracting, analytics, and procurement operations.

Requirements

• Experience leading global teams and driving cross-regional initiatives
• Strong background in commercial contracting, procurement, or supplier negotiations
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business actions
• Proven experience managing priorities in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading global contracting or procurement COE functions
• Background in both contracting and data analytics leadership
• Experience driving global process standardization and adoption
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy, supplier management, and analytics
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with advanced analytics, AI, or digital transformation initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead a global organization spanning contracting and data analytics teams, including regional leaders and individual contributors
• Drive global contracting and analytics processes, ensuring effective execution across regions with varying regulatory requirements
• Oversee complex supplier negotiations and contract lifecycle activities, partnering closely with Legal on risk and governance
• Lead analytics efforts that deliver insights, reporting, and decision-support tools to drive procurement performance
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities across spend, supplier performance, and category strategies
• Establish and track KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable impact
• Champion continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives across global teams
• Collaborate with Procurement, Business Units, Legal, IT, and Finance stakeholders to drive alignment and execution

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed