Pricing Process & Systems Manager

**Career Area:**Sales**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.Join our team as a Pricing Process & Systems Manager in Job Site Solutions (JSS)! Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in managing our critical customer and Cat Dealer invoicing and purchasing processes? As Pricing Manager, youll be at the heart of the financial operations of JSS. Your high-quality work, sense of urgency, and process improvement mindset will ensure we accurately and consistently transact with both our customers and our internal and external partners.**What You Will Do:**Direct the monthly customer invoicing and Cat Dealer purchasing functions for the JSS business.Manage the business relationship and financial transactions between Cat Financial and JSS.Engage with internal business partners to ensure correct cash application and late fee processes are properly executed.Manage new feature development and system support with an external IT vendor for the JSS invoicing platform (Salesforce Contract Manager).Collaborate with internal compliance teams to ensure processes are accurate, documented, and aligned with internal policies.Collaborate closely with JSS commercial and operations teams to ensure an effective feedback loop for business needs and execution of process improvement initiativesLead a growing team and build an organizational culture that encourages employee engagement, accuracy, collaboration, a sense of urgency towards business success, and continuous improvementProvide cross-functional support as needed to enable execution of critical business processes, including contract development and invoicing.**What skills you will have:**Industry Knowledge: Extensive experience in commercial or transactional roles supporting products or services; previous experience with Caterpillar customers, Dealers, and/or Cat FinancialStrategic Thinking and Process Improvement: Knowledge of how to manage projects and implement process improvements with discreet timelines and deliverables aligned with business requirements.Customer Focus: Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.**Top Candidates will also have:**Bachelors degree preferred.Direct or indirect leadership experience.Knowledge of pricing and/or accounting practices at Caterpillar.Working level experience with the MACH1/SAP platform.Working level experience with the NEXTGEN/Coupa platform.**Additional Information:**The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL.Relocation assistance is available.This position requires execution of invoicing processes aligned to the accounting calendar and this will impact available time away from work including holiday shutdowns for the chosen candidate.This position may require 5% travel.Sponsorship is not available.**What you will get:**Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:+ Competitive Base Salary+ Annual incentive bonus plan*+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)+ 401k savings plan+ Health savings account (HSA)+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)+ Short and long-term disability coverage+ Life Insurance+ Paid parental leave+ Healthy Lifestyle Programs+ Employee Assistance Programs+ Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.**Final details:**Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-mediaRelocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.**Posting Dates:**October 22, 2024 - November 5, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? 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