Strategic Procurement & Supplier Leader

Caterpillar Brazil; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and lead negotiations. The role supports strategic sourcing initiatives, NPI, and cross-functional projects to ensure reliable supply and value creation across the business.

You will work onsite in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance to meet global objectives and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience with ERP software and MS Office.
• Fluent Business English in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate supplier performance and drive cost management.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract execution.
• Support NPI and global strategic sourcing to ensure flexible capacity.

Skills

ERP software experience

MS Office Suite

Planning experience

Business English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and lead negotiations. The role supports strategic sourcing initiatives, NPI, and cross-functional projects to ensure reliable supply and value creation across the business.

You will work onsite in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineering, operations, and finance to meet global objectives and customer commitments.