Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Peoria • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $128,470 - $192,710 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead projects in the aftermarket or cost space to drive process improvements in support of growth strategies.
  • Coordinate closely with process partners across the enterprise to drive alignment and permanent corrective actions through process improvement projects.
  • Conduct analysis on parts forecast, supplier capabilities, and supply needs to identify opportunities and develop projects to evaluate solutions.
  • Collaborate with regional supply teams to identify and remedy performance gaps.
  • Support the implementation of aftermarket procurement strategies

Requirements

  • Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business or Supply Chain or related fields.
  • Data-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.
  • Analytical 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.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and tools used in cost-benefit analysis; ability to analyze the purpose and scope of a producer, product, process, or project in terms of cost and benefits.
  • Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.
  • Knowledge in sourcing/procurement processes.
  • Experience as a Six Sigma Green Belt/Black belt or Lean.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • A Strategic mindset, ability to connect the dots in complex spaces.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with aftermarket processes, AMO structure, data, forecasting, lifecycle management.
  • Aftermarket knowledge, past ship, back-order, NPI and repair strategies.
  • Experience in driving process improvement.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
data-driven decision makinganalytical thinkingcost-benefit analysissupply chain managementsourcing processesprocurement strategiesprocess improvementSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black BeltLean
Soft Skills
interpersonal relationshipsstrong communication skillsstrategic mindsetstrong analytical skillscollaborative manner