Associate 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.

Definition: Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation. Responsibilities: •            Serve as the Cost Vertical Coordinator for the Electrical & Electronics (E&E) Segment, aligning and driving robust cost governance across global teams, including Category Buyers, Supplier Development Engineers and Engineering stakeholders to deliver segment-wide value. •            Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations. •            Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. •            Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection. •            Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives. •            Perform complex data analysis and manage large datasets to support strategic sourcing decisions, while coordinating global sourcing projects through the effective use of digital and automation tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Python, and AI-enabled technologies to improve efficiency and business outcomes. Degree Requirement: Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors 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.  Level Working Knowledge: •            Applies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process. •            Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data. •            Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. •            Participates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions. •            Utilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques. 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.  Level Basic Understanding: •            Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. •            Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. •            Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. •            Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. 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.  Level Working Knowledge: •            Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.