**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. **Associate Procurement Professional** **Mapleton, IL** **Role Summary:** The Large Power Systems Division has a current opening for an Associate Procurement Professional who will process requisitions and provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and purchase order generation. **What you will do (includes but not limited to):** + Perform analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. + Support internal partners with proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection. + Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives. + Issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers related to material delivery. **Education and Experience Requirement:** + Degree or equivalent experience desired **What you have:** **Analytical Thinking:** Basic Understanding: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. **Effective Communications:** Working Knowledge: 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. **Procurement:** Basic Understanding: 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. **Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System:** Basic Understanding: Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application. **Purchasing Tasks and Activities:** Basic Understanding: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services. **Top Candidates will also have:** + Experience with MFG Pro and/or Lognet **Additional Details:** + This position is located in Mapleton, IL. + Domestic relocation assistance is available with this position. + Visa sponsorship is not available with this position. **What you will get:** + **Safety in words and actions.** Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees. + You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. + Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date) + The Power of Everyone (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar/diversity-inclusion.html) : At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. **Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.** \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $71,040.00 - $106,440.00 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:** Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . **Posting Dates:** December 16, 2024 - January 3, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .