Facility Procurement Professional

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.

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled Facility Procurement Professional to join our dynamic team in Brooklyn Park, MN!  This pivotal role involves driving excellence and seamless integration between procurement functions and facility support teams. As a valued member, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of supply-related activities, contributing to the overall success of our operations in Brooklyn Park.

What You Will Do:

• Spearheading the delivery of lean, responsive, and resilient material and services flow for the facility, ensuring seamless coordination from source to dock and beyond.
• Identifying opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimization, and quality enhancements, while also ensuring the robustness of business proposals and effectively managing risks.
• Overseeing and optimizing the procurement function within the supply network to meet defined response time, cost, quality, and lean targets.
• Collaborating closely with business partners and suppliers to address facility-specific supplier issues promptly and effectively.
• Leading project management efforts and providing implementation support for strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree/experience : bachelor’s degree OR progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, or technical/engineering field.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision making , with a demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to inform strategic procurement decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing requirements planning processes , including forecasting scheduling, and inventory management, to ensure efficient materials flow within the facility.
• Proven experience in supplier management , including vendor selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring and issues resolution, to maintain strong and reliable supplier relationships.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical curriculum.
• Strong project management skills, particularly in leading high-value cost reduction projects.
• Proven ability to shift focus among several efforts, understanding that ongoing shifts in demand and priorities.

Additional Info :

• Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
• Domestic relocation is not available.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 21, 2024 - March 28, 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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