Purchasing Project Leader

Caterpillar is looking for a dynamic, organised self-starter to join our team as a Purchasing Project Leader ! Improve your career at our facility in Gödöllő, Hungary and be part of a highly motivated global team. 

What Will You Do:    

• Design the optimized Supply Network in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 

• Lead the Total Cost of Supply analyses and network design and improvement projects 

• Support the implementation of Product Group strategies while collaborating to align with the Category management supply strategies. 

• Be accountable for operating and monitoring the Global Supply Network procurement functions, as designed, to meet the defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations, collaborating with business partners and suppliers. 

• Sponsor, support and participate in facility operations’, product and purchasing organization initiatives (for example new product implementation and continuous product improvement efforts). 

• The position will support the implementation of Category, Product & Logistics supply management strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers by integrating the designed world-class supply network into the facility to deliver local service excellence. 

• Manage Product Group expectations for Global Supply Network, to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. 

What You Will Have:    

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 

• Proven knowledge and experience related to strategic procurement methods, technologies and processes   

• Ability to transform numerical data into business insight (existing knowledge of proficient Excel usage is greatly appreciated) 

• Great command of both Polish and English to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.  

• Aptitude towards negotiating successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner. 

• Demonstrated practical and theoretical cost modelling knowledge  

• General understanding and/or existing knowledge of Lean principles is preferred 

What We Offer:     

• Experience-based salary and Annual bonus based on individual and company performance   

• Ability to work 2 days from home per week after probation period ( #LI-Hybrid) 

What’s in it for you?    

• We are open to your ideas and respect your unique experience as  we always put our people first    

• Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability  – living by our values in action we aim to serve our communities and build a better world together. Our Worldwide  Code of Conduct  , first published in 1974, defines what we stand for and believe in, documenting the uncompromisingly high ethical standards our company has upheld since its founding.  

• You can be part of an  international organization  that is aware that our teams are critical to the success of our customers. Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career.   

• We know that life can be unpredictable sometimes, so we offer  flexibility and hybrid working environments  for our teammates. Caterpillar is proud to be named one of  America’s Best Employers for Women 2023  and  Best Employers for Diversity in 2024  by Forbes.  

• Being a part of  Caterpillar’s employee resource groups  (ERGs) that have engaged and connected communities inside and outside of the company across the globe. These groups provide opportunities for personal and professional development, and they help drive innovation. (For example, Women’s Initiative Network, Caterpillar Lambda Network, Experienced Professionals of Caterpillar, Young Professionals of Caterpillar and Military Support Network.)  

• Learning is a life-long process therefore we offer  continuous development opportunities  with access to numerous pieces of training, including technical skills, and soft skills.  

The Power of Everyone     

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.