Career Area:
ProcurementJob 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.
Supports the execution of designing, developing, deploying, and monitoring procurement capabilities in welding to provide business solutions that are globally effective & applicable.
Responsibilities
• Leading projects associated with weld quality improvement with the RISM Global Fabrications Category supply base and internal process partners, lean processes, global market understanding, tools, and systems.
• Designs and develops solutions, collaborates with senior stakeholders and business users to collect VOB/VOC, business requirements, and prepares implementation plans for successful deployment.
• Contributes to strategic initiatives such as the development of standardized best welding practices, offerings, services and development of associated tools & training.
• Serves as the lead technical representative for welding, and will work directly with a wide range of procurement / enterprise representatives, including presenting recommendations to senior leaders.
Education Requirement:
Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technical, Weld Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred.
What You Will Have:
Business Process Improvement
Data Analytics
Effective Communications
Negotiating
Matrix Management
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Category Management
Procurement Function
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Additional Details:
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00Compensation 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:
August 8, 2025 - August 22, 2025Any 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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