Strategic Indirect Procurement Manager — Lead & Optimize
Caterpillar Inc.
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Job summary
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement for Power & Energy facilities, partnering with cross-functional teams to align contracts, strategies, and supplier performance with business goals.
The role emphasizes strategic leadership, supplier management, and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment, with opportunities to develop talent and drive measurable value across the organization.
Qualifications
- Experience leading procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or purchasing functions within manufacturing.
- Experience managing indirect procurement categories and supplier portfolios.
- Experience leading sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations.
- Demonstrated success delivering cost, quality, service, or operational improvements.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities supporting indirect spend across Power & Energy facilities.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with requirements and objectives.
- Support supplier selection, contract negotiations, competitive bidding, and purchasing decisions.
- Leverage market intelligence to improve procurement outcomes and drive value.
- Collaborate with Category Procurement teams and manage supplier performance.
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Job description
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement for Power & Energy facilities, partnering with cross-functional teams to align contracts, strategies, and supplier performance with business goals.
The role emphasizes strategic leadership, supplier management, and continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment, with opportunities to develop talent and drive measurable value across the organization.
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