Associate Procurement Professional-6

Caterpillar Brazil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Bengaluru, India seeks a procurement professional to shape efficient purchasing and supply chain processes. You will work on process improvements, data-driven analyses, and collaboration with suppliers to support pricing and contract execution.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, effective communication, and project management within a global manufacturing context. Onsite work with opportunities for growth across procurement domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from Tier 1 University or College or equivalent experience desired.
• Knowledge of data-driven decision making and ability to analyze data for business decisions.
• Understanding of procurement, supply chain concepts, and purchasing processes.
• Ability to support pricing information and supplier selection in proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop improvement plans to support buyers and professionals to achieve faster response times and lean targets.
• Perform analysis and maintenance of processes to drive output excellence and continuous improvement.
• Support customers and proposals with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Carry out analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

Skills

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Project management

Procurement

Knowledge of procurement system

Purchasing tasks and activities

Logistics management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Career Area: Procurement 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. Role Definition: Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

Responsibilities

• Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

Degree Requirement

Preferred to have a bachelor’s degree from Tier 1 University or College or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Data-driven Decision Making

Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.

Level Basic Understanding (Data-driven Decision Making)

• Describes major considerations and issues in the use of data-driven decision making.
• Differentiates Data-driven decision making from traditional decision making.
• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective Data-driven Decision-Making process.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

Analytical Thinking

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Basic Understanding (Analytical Thinking)

• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

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.

Level Working Knowledge (Effective Communications)

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Project Management

Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Level Basic Understanding (Project Management)

• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
• Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.
• Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Procurement

Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.

Level Basic Understanding (Procurement)

• Identifies the major steps and critical paths in a purchasing cycle.
• Explains the basic concepts and responsibilities of institutional purchasing.
• Describes the major types of materials, products or services purchased by the organization.
• Identifies the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information and records.

Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System

Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application.

Level Basic Understanding (Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System)

• Summarizes major functions, features and capabilities of the procurement application.
• Identifies key reports, their use, and frequency related to the specific procurement system.
• Explains how to process purchases of basic materials and supplies.
• Identifies key components of the specific system using relevant language.

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.

Level Basic Understanding (Purchasing Tasks and Activities)

• Identifies the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information.
• Identifies major types of products or services purchased by the organization.
• Explains the basic concepts and responsibilities of purchasing tasks and activities.
• Describes established procurement processes and standards.

Logistics Management

Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.

Level Basic Understanding (Logistics Management)

• Documents internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about logistics management.
• Describes basic logistical processes and sub-processes.
• Explains how improvements in logistics contribute to competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Identifies issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics.

Additional information

This job requires 5 working days from office. This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 18, 2026 - September 1, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Company Culture and Values

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.