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.

Role Definition
This role provides supply network solutions expertise across tube fittings and adapters, supporting a global supply base spanning India and the Americas. Using the QCLDM framework (Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management), the position delivers maximum value by balancing supplier performance, cost competitiveness, and long term capability development while working closely with product groups and internal stakeholders.

This is a strategic, non-transactional role focused on managing and developing key suppliers rather than day today ordering or expediting. You’ll address systemic supplier issues, support recovery efforts when performance gaps arise, and lead discussions to resolve quality, delivery, or capacity challenges at supplier facilities. While site purchasing teams and analysts handle most transactional activities, this role steps in to organize cross functional meetings, drive corrective actions, and ensure suppliers are positioned to meet business needs.

You’ll operate in a highly collaborative environment with exposure to upper level project management and regular interaction with purchasing leadership. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a large and varied workload while following through on commitments. Success in this position comes from building strong supplier relationships, presenting clearly to management, and proactively developing suppliers to support long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

Top Candidates Will Have:

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ experience in the Procurement or related space or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain and/or engineering.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including crafting visually compelling materials for executive audiences.
Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred.
Strong relationship-building and influence skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and global suppliers to advance business goals.
Experience negotiating traditional and non-traditional contracts with both US domestic and international suppliers.
Expertise in contract negotiation (traditional and non-traditional), with both domestic and international suppliers.

What Skills You Will Need:

Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
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.
Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

Additional Information:

Location: Mossville, Illinois
Relocation: Not Offered
Sponsorship: Not Available

Travel: 25%

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 13, 2026 - March 29, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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