Procurement Analyst

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Mossville, IL +1

This role supports indirect procurement operations by providing analytics, process support, and operational expertise. It involves requisitioning, sourcing, cost analysis, purchase order execution, and supplier performance tracking. The role leverages tools like Excel and procurement systems, and explores the use of AI-enabled tools and digital solutions to enhance procurement effectiveness.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support procurement operations including requisitions, sourcing activities, cost/price analysis, and purchase order execution
  2. Provide analytical support to buyers by developing insights related to cost, supplier performance, and procurement processes
  3. Leverage tools such as Excel, procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Guided Buying/NextGen), and emerging solutions to improve efficiency and visibility
  4. Analyze and maintain procurement processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization
  5. Support supplier-related activities including issue resolution, performance tracking, and workflow management

Skills

Required

  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Project Management
  • Procurement Knowledge

Nice to have

  • Experience in procurement analytics, procurement operations, or buyer support roles
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
  • Experience with procurement platforms such as Coupa, Guided Buying, or similar systems
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and challenge existing ways of working
  • Interest in or experience using AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve workflows and productivity
  • Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt in a fast-paced environment

What the JD emphasized

  • procurement and data analytics
  • fresh perspectives and innovative solutions
  • AI-enabled tools and digital solutions
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Procurement Knowledge
  • procurement analytics
  • procurement operations
  • buyer support roles
  • AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve workflows and productivity