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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.\nRole Definition:\nProcesses requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.\nResponsibilities:\nDeveloping improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.\nPerforming analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.\nSupporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.\nPerforming analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.\nDegree Requirement: Preferred to have a Bachelor’s Degree from Tier 1 University or college\nSkill Descriptors\nData-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApplies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process.\nDiscerns between \"signal\" and \"noise\" when interpreting data.\nIdentifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.\nParticipates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions.\nUtilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.\nAnalytical Thinking: 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.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nNames specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.\nDescribes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.\nGives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.\nHelps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.\nEffective 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.\nListens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.\nMakes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.\nAvoids technical jargon when inappropriate.\nLooks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.\nProject Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nProvides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.\nUnder guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.\nAssists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.\nObtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.\nProduces standard project status reports.\nProcurement: 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.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nIdentifies the major steps and critical paths in a purchasing cycle.\nExplains the basic concepts and responsibilities of institutional purchasing.\nDescribes the major types of materials, products or services purchased by the organization.\nIdentifies the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information and records.\nKnowledge of a Specific Procurement System: 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.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nUses the system to process routine purchase orders and payments.\nCommunicates with professionals to understand various procedures for a specific procurement system within the organization.\nTroubleshoots common applications or data problems for a specific procurement system.\nUses software to monitor the status and shipment of orders.\nMaintains inspection records, photographs, and important documentation of procurement system.\nPurchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.\nLevel Basic Understanding:\nIdentifies the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information.\nIdentifies major types of products or services purchased by the organization.\nExplains the basic concepts and responsibilities of purchasing tasks and activities.\nDescribes established procurement processes and standards.\nLogistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nUses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.\nWorks with logistics in a domestic environment.\nMaintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.\nAssists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.\nParticipates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.\nAdditional information: This job requires 5 working days from office.\nThis Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nPosting Dates:\nNovember 6, 2026 - November 20, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? 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