Senior Procurement Solutions Professional

Caterpillar; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

opportunity to buy additional holiday

Bonus

Private Medical

Equality Plan

contributory pension scheme

Employee Support Networks - joingroups

optional flexible benefits including 1

EV car lease etc

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Procurement Solution Professional to advance procurement capabilities and drive global process improvements. You will lead multi-stakeholder projects, design scalable solutions, and deploy tools and processes across geographies.

Your work will focus on turning business requirements into practical procurement enhancements. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, cost-benefit assessments, and collaboration with senior leadership to standardize practices and

Qualifications

• Experience assessing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities and developing solutions that improve efficiency and business performance.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret business data, identify trends and translate findings into meaningful insights.
• Ability to communicate clearly with different audiences and present recommendations to stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on lean processes, global market understanding, tools and systems.
• Partner with business users and senior stakeholders to gather Voice of Business (VOB), Voice of Customer (VOC) and business requirements.
• Design and develop solutions and create implementation plans to support successful deployment.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing business processes and recommend practical, efficient approaches.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including the development of standardized best practices, services, tools and training.
• Use data and business insights to identify trends, evaluate opportunities and support decision-making.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to evaluate alternative solutions and support business recommendations.
• Work across functions and geographies to align different business requirements and priorities.
• Support procurement and category management activities through process, market and data insights.
• Serve as a technical representative within your area of expertise, providing recommendations and presenting solutions to stakeholders, including senior leaders.

Skills

Lean processes

Voice of Business (VOB)

Voice of Customer (VOC)

Data analytics

Cost-benefit analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement tools

Education

Degree or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

Caterpillar is looking for a Senior Procurement Solution Professional to support the development and deployment of procurement capabilities and business solutions across the organization. In this role, you will lead and contribute to projects focused on process improvement, procurement capabilities, tools and systems. You will work with stakeholders across functions and geographies to understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into practical, scalable solutions. This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex business problems, working with data and influencing change. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to initiatives that improve the way procurement operates globally.

What You'll Do

• Lead projects focused on lean processes, global market understanding, tools and systems .
• Partner with business users and senior stakeholders to gather Voice of Business (VOB), Voice of Customer (VOC) and business requirements.
• Design and develop solutions and create implementation plans to support successful deployment.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing business processes and recommend practical, efficient approaches.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including the development of standardized best practices, services, tools and training .
• Use data and business insights to identify trends, evaluate opportunities and support decision-making.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis to evaluate alternative solutions and support business recommendations.
• Work across functions and geographies to align different business requirements and priorities.
• Support procurement and category management activities through process, market and data insights.
• Serve as a technical representative within your area of expertise, providing recommendations and presenting solutions to stakeholders, including senior leaders., Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Degree Requirements: Degree or equivalent relevant experience desired. Business Process Improvement: Experience assessing business processes, identifying improvement opportunities and developing solutions that improve efficiency and business performance. Data Analytics: Ability to collect, analyze and interpret business data, identify trends and translate findings into meaningful insights that support decision-making. Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with different audiences, adapt your approach and confidently present recommendations to stakeholders at different levels of the organization. Negotiating: Ability to listen to different perspectives, understand underlying business needs and work collaboratively toward solutions that create value for all parties. Matrix Management: Ability to work effectively across functions, teams and geographic boundaries while balancing different priorities and stakeholder requirements. Cost-Benefit Analysis: Experience evaluating costs and benefits, comparing alternative solutions and using quantitative insights to support business recommendations. Category Management: Understanding of category management principles, including spend analysis, market analysis, procurement data and performance measures. Procurement: Understanding of procurement processes, requirements and activities, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a business environment.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Experience leading or supporting business transformation or process improvement projects .
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple functions or geographies .
• Strong ability to turn complex business requirements into clear, actionable solutions .
• Experience using data and analytics to identify opportunities and influence business decisions.
• Experience developing or implementing procurement tools, processes, best practices or training .

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., There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Bonus
• Private Medical
• Equality Plan
• contributory pension scheme
• Employee Support Networks - join groups that offer support, connection , and a sense of community
• optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans
• EV car lease etc