Job Responsibilities:
Pro-actively support facility production need and ensure no shut down
Responsible and accountable for development, and/or communication and implementation of a local or regional sourcing strategy
Manage and Negotiate with supplier in commercial terms and reach cost reduction goal
Lead e-sourcing and RFx bidding and make sourcing decision
Supplier consolidation ability and regular collaboration with key customers from PQVC/QCLDM
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and coordinate with each related BU function reach agreement
Report out spend/ saving data by monthly dashboard in time
Ensure the purchasing process in align with EP/PP and be compliant
Able to analyze market trend and creatively benchmark should cost module
Management assigned tasks; Functional and independent leadership
Ensure local Governance and compliance aligning to Purchasing practice
Provides support to Commodity Buyers and Procurement Manager on all purchasing, logistics and material related matters.
This includes long term planning with suppliers on a worldwide basis (supplier alliance), participating as a member/leader of commodity teams, Business Teams, Cost Owner Teams, analyzing/resolving quality problems (internal/external, inbound/outbound), interfacing with corporate and other facilities on matters related to computer systems, providing guidance and support for salaried and hourly personnel.
Researches information and develops long term business plans with suppliers based on price, delivery, and quality.
Studies and evaluates recommendations on such things as shrinking supplier base, working with suppliers on improving their manufacturability, reviewing supplier history, and recommending improvements, etc.
Provides feedback to Commodity Buyers and Procurement Manager who are responsible for price negotiations with supplier and ultimate negotiation of contract.
Provides leadership and training for material planning, demand management and engineering change/releasing implementation. Provides technical support, interpretation of statistics, etc.
Develops and implements plans to reduce costs including purchased, worked and delivered material. Studies and makes recommendations on reducing inventory levels.
Contributes to increased efficiency of procurement activities by recommending improved tools and processes and works with Information Services on system changes/ enhancements.
Participates in the NPI process and makes recommendations on when new product should be introduced, what changes can be made to existing or new product being designed to lower costs, ways to increase quality and responsiveness to customers, etc.
Develops common objectives supporting Product Group cost, quality and on-time introduction of NPI.
Provides supervisory responsibilities in absence of Procurement Supervisors.
The successful candidate must bring (basic qualifications):
Proficient in English
A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Purchasing.
Minimum 8-10 years’ experiences in Indirect Purchasing .
A thorough knowledge of Indirect purchasing processes, materials management processes, manufacturing operations and Indirect Services for Manufacturing facilities .
Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with Caterpillar personnel and suppliers.
A working knowledge of ERP system such as SAP.
Top candidates will also bring:
Project management background.
Experience in Manufacturing industries.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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