Associate Procurement Professional
Core
Manage local supplier base, handle procurement from cost analysis to contract processing, and collaborate with Global Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Role type
Associate Procurement Professional
Builds
Efficient procurement processes and supplier relationships for Caterpillar's Large Power Systems
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (construction and mining machinery, engines, turbines)
Required skills
Supplier relationship management, cost and price analysis, contract administration, process optimization, ERP systems proficiency, supply chain and logistics knowledge, project planning and execution
Preferred skills
Experience in manufacturing industry, data-driven decision making, Lean Management
Responsibilities
Develop and implement improvements in delivery times, quality, costs, logistics, and Lean Management; Support internal customers with supplier selection and price analysis; Perform analytical and administrative tasks to support global strategic procurement initiatives
Seniority
Associate, entry-level professional