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.

IT IS YOUR TIME!
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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. 

If you are looking for personal and professional growth, in a company with an inclusive culture, which seeks equity, respects differences and believes in people's potential, this is the right place. We consider people with disability candidates and those with diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, age, generation, race, nationality and sexual orientation.

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Job description summary:

Team lead (Senior Product Supply NPI Professional) supporting Medium Tractor Products (MTP). In this role you will provide leadership and coordination to help ensure the success of multi-functional NPI teams.
You will also be responsible for leading MTP projects at Caterpillar’s facilities in Piracicaba, Brazil and East Peoria, US in addition to providing leadership support to regional EMSM NPI leads. You will work closely with new product introduction (NPI), Design team and Product Group source managers to understand sourcing requirements and drive sourcing strategy. You will play a key role in defining project requirements, coordinating, and supporting project execution, and delivering successful results that directly support MTP’s objectives. This is an important position in a dynamic, fast-paced team that will allow you to gain valuable experience and directly contribute to the long-term success of our business. In this role you will gain new skills and experiences while interfacing with all facets of product development including engineering, purchasing, supply chain, business resources, product support, manufacturing, aftermarket, and other parts of the organization.

What you will do:

Develop machine level sourcing strategy for Medium Tractor Products focused on machine requirements and collaboration with International Concurrent Product/Process Development Teams/Category/New Product Introduction MTP product leads and Site.As a MTP NPI Team Lead for Earthmoving Supply Management (EMSM), collaborate closely with EMSM regional facility NPI leads for planning, coordinating, governing, and reporting GW deliverables in the NPI process.Lead projects for Earthmoving facilities in Piracicaba, Brazil and East Peoria, US to manage Product Quality, Velocity and Cost requirements by effectively collaborating across functional teams.Work with Product groups to identify scope, understand requirements and drive executionCollaborate with Category managers across Supply Management verticals to identify resources to support product quality, velocity, and cost requirements.Own the machine Sourcing plan, Collaborative parts list and Concurrent Product/Process plan for the product.Monitor and report NPI progress, holding New Product/Source leads & design teams accountable for meeting quality and timeliness of requirements, and to assist the product group in managing procurement related capital.Work closely with operations and product development in creating a supply chain for a new product.Lead global discussions to share projects status during each project phase with Category/Site and Product Group.

What you will have:

Teamwork: Experience of leading cross-functional teams that span functions, locations and time zones. Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; experience with; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and being supportive of others at all levels.Procurement: 5+ years of experience with procurement, supplier management, supply chain and/or purchasing. Ability to work with organizational strategies and practices and procurement systems and procedures.New Product Development: Knowledge of process, methodology, and strategies of New Product Development (NPI).Effective Communications: Strong communication and influencing skills to work with people from many different backgrounds, cultures and levels within the organization.Project Management: Extensive experience with project management strategies, the ability to plan, organize and monitor projects from conception through completion.

Basic requirements:

Bachelor's degree.Advanced English.

Top candidates will also have:

Black Belt Certification (Lean Six Sigma) or equivalent process improvement credentials.Strong cross-collaboration skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders toward common goals.A strategic mindset with hands-on execution capabilities in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.Experience working with Medium Tractor Products or related heavy equipment products.New product development / introduction experience.Procurement systems and processes experience.Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.

Additional Information:

This is an onsite position in Piracicaba, Brazil.Travel up to ~10% is possible.

Note: This position requires the candidate to work on-site five days a week.

Some of the offered benefits*:
•    Medical plan 
•    Dental plan
•    Medicines reimbursement 
•    Wellhub
•    Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
•    Private pension plan
•    Profit share
•    Christmas basket
•    Transportation 
•    Life and personal insurance
•    Extended maternity and paternity leave
•    Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport

*Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit elegibility may vary by position and location.

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Posting Dates:

julho 4, 2025 - julho 10, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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