Procurement Associate

Caterpillar Inc.

Associate Procurement Professional supporting Caterpillar’s purchasing, sourcing, and supply chain operations. Conducting procurement analysis and coordinating suppliers onsite in Green Valley, Arizona.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeGreen Valley • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,360 - $108,540 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including contract generation, supplier evaluation, and compliance management. Proficient in data analysis and reporting to support strategic procurement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceData AnalysisContract AdministrationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencySupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementPurchasingSupply ChainLogisticsSourcingCost AnalysisProcess ImprovementContract GenerationERP SystemsDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeERP Systems

Industry Keywords

ComplianceSupplier SourcingContinuous ImprovementRisk IdentificationStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process requisitions and support purchasing activities for goods and services.
Assist with contract and purchase order generation, administration, and maintenance.
Ensure procurement process compliance and maintain accurate documentation, records, and system data.
Support supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, pricing, and selection activities.
Conduct cost and price analyses to support procurement decisions and sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Analyze assigned processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop improvement plans supporting Response Time, Lean Targets, and QCLDM objectives.
Generate reports and perform data analysis for strategic procurement initiatives and business decisions.
Partner with business units, engineering, finance, legal, and operations teams.
Coordinate project tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
Support procurement audits, compliance reviews, and risk identification and escalation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, sourcing, or a related business discipline is preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Experience with procurement or ERP systems is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Must work onsite five days a week.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of a drug screen required for any offer of employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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