**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. **Your Impact 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. **Job Summary** Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value. **What you will do** + Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs. + Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. + Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions + Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers. **What you Will Have** + Degree or equivalent experience desired + **Effective Communications:** 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. + **Interpersonal Relationships:** Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. + **Negotiating:** Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner. + **Supplier Relationship Management:** Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers. + **Strategic Sourcing:** Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously. **Top Candidates will also Have** + Experience with Data Analytics **What You Will Get:** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). + _Medical, dental, and vision coverage_ _​_ + _Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)_ _​_ + _401k savings plan_ _​_ + _Health savings account (HSA)_ _​_ + _Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)_ _​_ + _Short and long-term disability coverage_ _​_ + _Life Insurance_ _​_ + _Paid parental leave_ _​_ + _Healthy Lifestyle Programs_ _​_ + _Employee Assistance Programs_ _​_ + _Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)_ _Please ensure you frequently sign in to your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for._ _https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers_ _. #Li_ Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** November 4, 2024 - November 18, 2024 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) .