Senior Procurement Solutions Professional - Generators

Caterpillar • Lafayette, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. About P&E (Power & Energy): The Caterpillar Power & Energy Segment (P&E) has a broad portfolio of products and services which include engines, generator sets, industrial gas turbines and locomotives, along with other related equipment depending on the industry and application. We deliver these products and services to Cat machine, oil & gas, power generation, transportation and industrial customers. Job Summary: As Senior Procurement Solutions Professional, you will manage projects that together will deliver the generator sourcing strategy in support of Caterpillar’s large engine uplift. You will lead projects liaising with engineering, procurement and supplier teams, drive sense of urgency, ensure stakeholder alignment and drive continuous improvement in project governance. This is an opportunity to have real impact in Caterpillar’s electric power and large engine growth!

Requirements

• Data Analytics: Working knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
• Effective Communications: Working knowledge and 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.
• Matrix Management: Working knowledge and understanding of the importance of being able to leverage external resources when required and ability to build and use effective working relationships within own department and across department, functional, and geographic reporting lines.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Working 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.
• Category Management: Basic understand and knowledge of category management within an organization's goods and services sector; ability to use this knowledge to analyze and improve the end-to-end procurement process and maximize business profitability.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering
• Knowledge and experience with Caterpillar Electric Power products
• Knowledge of Caterpillar Engineering systems
• Experience with product validation
• Project management experience (NPI)

Responsibilities

• Leads projects associated with lean processes, global market understanding, tools, and systems.
• Designs and develops solutions, collaborates with senior stakeholders and business users to collect VOB/VOC, business requirements, and prepares implementation plans for successful deployment.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives such as the development of standardized best practices, offerings, services and develop the associated tools & training.
• Serves as the lead technical representative for a respective discipline, and will work directly with a wide range of procurement / enterprise representatives, including presenting recommendations to senior leaders.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees