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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.\nCaterpillar is seeking a Senior Product Procurement Manager to lead the procurement organization supporting Large Mining Truck (LMT) and Off-Highway Truck (OHT) operations. This leadership role is responsible for developing sourcing and category strategies, strengthening assurance of supply, supporting current production, and enabling successful new product introductions across Caterpillar's mining truck portfolio.\nIn this role, you will lead a team of procurement professionals while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Product Groups, and global supply chain partners. You will balance immediate production and supplier needs with longer-term sourcing strategies that support cost competitiveness, supplier performance, product launches, and business growth.\nThis is an opportunity to influence critical procurement decisions for a complex manufacturing operation while building strong supplier and cross-functional partnerships.\nWhat you will do:\n Lead Product Procurement - Lead procurement activities supporting the Large Mining Truck (LMT) and Off-Highway Truck (OHT) product lines manufactured in Decatur, balancing current production needs with longer-term product and business priorities.\nStrengthen Assurance of Supply - Proactively manage supplier risk, capacity planning, dual-sourcing strategies, business continuity, and recovery efforts to maintain material availability and minimize production disruptions.\nShape Category and Sourcing Strategy - Develop and execute long-term category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, production plans, supplier capabilities, and product growth initiatives.\nEnable New Product Introductions - Engage early in NPI, product upgrades, and engineering changes to understand new concepts, develop sourcing approaches, drive supplier readiness, and support successful product launches.\nDrive Supplier and Commercial Performance - Build strategic supplier partnerships and lead negotiations, contract management, performance reviews, supplier development, and continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, cost, delivery, innovation, and sustainability.\nImprove Business Performance - Drive operating profit improvement through strategic sourcing, value engineering, cost reduction, productivity initiatives, and total cost of ownership optimization while supporting OPACC and broader enterprise objectives.\nLead Through Partnership - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing procurement team while partnering across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Product Groups, product procurement engineering, and global supply chain partners to solve complex business and supply challenges.\nWhat skills you have:\nProcurement Function: Knowledge of the responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the procurement function; ability to lead procurement activities supporting current production and product programs, including supplier engagement, sourcing execution, assurance of supply, and supplier readiness.\nCategory Management: Knowledge of category management within Caterpillar’s goods and services sector; ability to develop and execute category and sourcing strategies that align supplier capabilities with production requirements, product strategies, and business objectives while improving end-to-end procurement performance and business profitability.\nEffective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and business needs. Ability to build effective working relationships across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Product Groups, product procurement engineering, suppliers, and global supply chain partners to address supply challenges and support product and sourcing decisions.\nNegotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate constructively and collaboratively across the organization and with external suppliers. Ability to identify and implement improved approaches that strengthen supplier performance, sourcing effectiveness, cost competitiveness, and procurement processes.\nCost-Benefit Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and tools used in cost-benefit analysis; ability to evaluate sourcing alternatives, supplier strategies, products, processes, and projects based on cost and business benefit to support commercial decisions and operating profit improvement.\nData Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to analyze supplier, sourcing, cost, capacity, and performance information to identify risks, draw logical conclusions, and support procurement and supply decisions.\nTop candidates will also have:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nSignificant experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or category management.\nDemonstrated experience leading teams within a manufacturing or industrial environment.\nExperience managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.\nExperience supporting large manufacturing operations, heavy equipment, mining, construction, or industrial products.\nKnowledge of Large Mining Truck (LMT), Off-Highway Truck (OHT), or related product platforms.\nExperience leading global sourcing and supplier development initiatives.\nDemonstrated success leading procurement activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.\nAdditional information:\nPrimary Work Location: This role is based in Decatur, IL and will require working onsite five days a week.\nRelocation: Domestic relocation assistance is available.\nTravel: This position will require occasional travel between 10-25%\nSponsorship: Visa sponsorship, international assignments, and payroll transfers are not available for this role.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$159,120.00 - $238,680.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nNovember 10, 2026 - November 24, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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