Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

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.

Manages this Strategic Category to deliver year over year resiliency through focusing on assurance of supply (AOS), Cost competitiveness, and improved supplier performance.

What You Will Do:
• Accountable for the development, communication, and implementation of a worldwide sourcing strategy for a specific category.
• Identifying performance gaps within the supply base and developing improvement plans for the identified gaps.
• Collaborating with the Supply Network on risk mitigation and using predictive cost modeling both geographic and component-based.
• Identifying, developing, and managing a high-performing global supply network for one or more categories leveraging Procurement Classification Codes (PCC).

• Develop the team to provide them with a remarkable environment for personal and professional growth. 

Education Requirement:
Degrees in Engineering,  Accounting, or Supply chain

What You Will Have:
Planning: Tactical, Strategic

Contributes to short-term operational and tactical plansMonitors progress and adapts plans to meet objectives

Effective Communications

Tailors communication for diverse audiencesDemonstrates empathy and assertiveness in discussions

Negotiating

Leads complex internal and external negotiationsBalances protecting interests with achieving win-win outcomes

Audit and Compliance

Manages compliance-related initiatives and process improvementsContributes to audit strategy and cross-functional alignment

Business Intelligence

Transforms data into actionable business insightsEvaluates BI tools and processes for organizational impact

Category Management

Streamlines procurement strategy and supplier agreementsSupervises execution of category management processes

Supplier Management – MFG

Builds and maintains strategic supplier partnershipsResolves performance issues and ensures compliance

Strategic Sourcing

Leads all stages of the strategic sourcing processDevelops and implements sourcing best practices

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Global exposure and experience working across international teams or marketsBackground in non-metallics procurement or supply chainPrior experience at Caterpillar or familiarity with Caterpillar systems and processesAPICS certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

Additional Details:

Location: This position is based in Mossville, IL and requires on-site presence five days a week.Travel: Up to 25% travel is expected.Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available.Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 10, 2025 - September 24, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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