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Caterpillar Brazil

Manager, Procurement

Caterpillar Brazil, Chicago, Illinois, United States,


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.Our

Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)

is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).As the

Manager, Procurement

you will be responsible for supervising a procurement team whose activities support Seals, Gaskets and Non-Metallics. Additionally, providing leadership to this team of procurement professionals to deliver local service excellence to customers. The Manager, Procurement will be accountable to drive strategic improvements year-over-year with regards to quality, cost management, logistics, development, management, and overall strategic executable plans to support our Seals, Gaskets and Non-Metallic growth targets.

Additional Information:Location:

Mossville, IL (United States)Required Travel:

20% (International/Domestic)Relocation Assistance Offered:

None.Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at our facility in Mossville, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.What You Will Do:Manage a team of purchasing professionals who will create, standardize, and monitor compliance for Seals, Gaskets and Non-Metallics procurement processes, and compliance to Purchasing Practices and Enterprise Procedures.Develop, mentor, and train personnel capable of delivering the global strategy. Adhere to the approved Performance Management Plan. Identify performance gaps. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization and recognize employee excellence.Implement successful initiatives fully satisfying customers’ expectations. Implement and execute processes and systems that mitigate Caterpillar risk and deliver the best overall solution for our internal customers. Lead teams to fully understand the requirements.Manage expectations for PSLD Procurement, to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage.Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):Quality Management:

Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.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.Negotiating:

Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.Audit and Compliance Function:

Knowledge of major responsibilities and tasks of Audit and Compliance (A&C) function; ability to manage the operation of A&C function in various business environments.Business Intelligence:

Knowledge of business intelligence; ability to utilize business processes and technologies for gathering, storing, analyzing, and providing access to data that helps the organization make better business decisions.Category Management:

Knowledge of logistics procurement management. Ability to use this knowledge to analyze and improve the end-to-end procurement process and maximize business profitability.Supplier Management:

Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.Purchasing Tasks and Activities:

Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Management.Demonstrated success in large, transformational systems and/or process implementations.Lean and/or 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification/Experience.Previous experience with category management of Seals, Gaskets and Non-Metallics.

What You Will Get:Through it all, we are

one team

– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the

Caterpillar Experience . The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.Health Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelineAbout Caterpillar:Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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