Procurement Professional

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Torreon, Coahuila

Procurement Professional role at Caterpillar focusing on processing requisitions, supporting purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost/price analyses, and contract/purchase order generation. Responsibilities include developing improvement plans for buyers, performing process analysis, supporting customers with pricing and supplier selection, and analytical tasks for purchasing initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 2 years of experience in Purchasing/Procurement/Logistics, knowledge of Supply Chain/Supplier Management, and pre-advanced English. Desired skills include experience with POs/contracts, supplier management, negotiation, Excel proficiency, and SAP knowledge.

What you'd actually do

  1. Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.
  2. 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.
  3. Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
  4. Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
  5. Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

Skills

Required

  • Data-driven Decision Making
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Effective Communications
  • Project Management
  • Procurement
  • Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System
  • Purchasing Tasks and Activities
  • Logistics Management
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Commercial, Mechanical, or a related field)
  • Experience in Purchasing / Procurement / Logistics (2 years of experience)
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain or Supplier Management
  • English level: Pre-Advanced or more.

Nice to have

  • Experience with procurement processes (POs, contracts)
  • Experience in supplier management
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and data analysis
  • Knowledge of SAP (Advanced)
  • Reading Cat Specs and Drawings