Manager, Procurement

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  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.

Our  Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)  is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). 

As the Manager, Procurement you will be responsible for being a data subject matter expert on the Strategic Planning & Controls (SP&C) Team responsible for data analytics, supporting strategy development, cost and performance analysis, and focusing on continuous improvement with respect to sourcing activities for Logistics Procurement. The team’s scope is global and includes support of all domestic and international transportation modes, warehousing, packaging, and 3rd party logistics. The SP&C team scope also includes the development of processes and procedures for technology implementation (defining requirements, road mapping future state development, liaising with IT developers).

Additional Information:

• Location:   Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel:   20% (International/Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered:   None.
• Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.  In addition to working onsite at our facility in Morton, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a team of purchasing professionals who will create, standardize, and monitor compliance for Logistics Procurement processes, and compliance to Purchasing Practices and Enterprise Procedures.
• Develop, mentor, and train personnel capable of delivering the global strategy.  Adhere to the approved Performance Management Plan.  Identify performance gaps.  Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization and recognize employee excellence.
• Implement successful initiatives fully satisfying customers’ expectations.  Implement and execute processes and systems that mitigate Caterpillar risk and delivers the best overall solution for our internal customers.  Lead teams to fully understand the requirements.
• Manage expectations for PSLD Procurement, to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Effective Communications:   Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Negotiating:   Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Ensures negotiators have awareness of complementary yet diverse interests.
  • Successfully completes significant negotiations, both internal and external.
  • Details the risks of negotiation breakdown from each party's perspective.
  • Protects own position, while demonstrating willingness to achieve win-win.
  • Identifies similarities and differences in position and assesses impact on discussions.
  • Detects and addresses lack of progress or a stalemate.
• Audit and Compliance Function:   Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environment.
  • Manages one or more A&C functions or units.
  • Facilitates compliance-related business process implementation or improvement initiatives.
  • Implements specific organizational changes made in response to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
  • Contributes to development of A&C strategies and plans.
  • Improves key relationships and dependencies among Audit, IT and other business functions.
  • Contributes to the establishment of best practices for A&C.
• Business Intelligence:   Knowledge of business intelligence; ability to utilize business processes and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data that helps the organization make better business decisions.
  • Organizes and maintains data to be captured in the data warehouse for BI applications.
  • Evaluates alternative BI products in terms of their potential value to organization.
  • Develops targeted marketing campaigns based on BI analysis.
  • Develops processes for transforming aggregate data into useful business information.
  • Analyzes BI gained from multiple and diverse environments.
  • Evaluates key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for existing BI activities.
• Category Management:   Knowledge of logistics procurement management. Ability to use this knowledge to analyze and improve the end-to-end procurement process and maximize business profitability.
  • Advises on streamlining the procurement strategy to realize the strategic benefits of category management.
  • Identifies roadblocks in the implementation of category management and recommends innovative solutions.
  • Prepares reports to evaluate the impact of category management on the procurement process and present ROI data to management.
  • Supervises the execution of all stages of the category management process.
  • Trains others on category management to ensure a streamlined procurement process.
• Purchasing Tasks and Activities:   Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
  • Works with the implementation of complex purchasing programs and tasks.
  • Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex purchasing activity problems.
  • Monitors the effectiveness of procurement policies and strategies in high-cost purchases.
  • Improves procurement processes to maximize products or services efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Teaches others how to use advanced technologies and tools for purchasing activities.
  • Evaluates issues and considerations for purchasing various goods and services.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• Knowledge of Logistics systems including, but not limited to Blue Yonder TM and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated success in large, transformational systems and/or process implementations.
• Lean and/or 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification/Experience.
• Previous experience with the Transportation function.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are  one team  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the  Caterpillar Experience .  The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Paid Time Off Plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility an incentive plan guideline

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Posting Dates:

September 4, 2024 - September 17, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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