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.
Job Title: Facility Procurement Professional
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £49,519
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Hours: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 5%
Job Reference: R0000369596
Closing Date: Wednesday 28th May 2026
**The Opportunity **
As a Facility Procurement Professional, you will support supply related activities for a facility to deliver excellence and integration between procurement and the team supporting the facility.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Supporting delivery of a lean, responsive, and resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock and additional required points.
- Recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
- Operating and monitoring the supply network procurement functions to meet the defined response time, cost, quality, and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations.
- Collaborating with business partners and suppliers and resolving facility specific supplier issues.
Degree Requirement
Degree in a Business-related subject, or equivalent experience.
Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:
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
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 Working Knowledge
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability. Level Working Knowledge
Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice. Level Working Knowledge
Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes. Level Working Knowledge
Top candidates will have:
- SAP/MACH1 experience
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded every 2 years up to a maximum of 5 days.
- Up to 10% Bonus target
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%),
- Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
- Personalised flexible benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse, and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
**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 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.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates:
May 18, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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