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.

Job Description:

Site purchasing refers to the process of acquiring goods and services specifically needed for a particular location or project site. It focuses on ensuring that materials, equipment, and services are available on time to support daily operations. This function often involves working closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams. Site purchasing helps control costs, manage inventory, and maintain quality standards. Overall, it plays a key role in keeping on-site activities running efficiently and without delays.

Job Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Candidate is responsible for managing purchase orders in accordance with company policies and operational needs. This role includes expediting PPAP-related materials to ensure timely availability and compliance with project requirements. The position also involves identifying, addressing, and resolving supplier-related issues and grievances effectively. Additionally, the candidate will actively develop and strengthen commercial relationships between the plant and suppliers to support operational efficiency, cost optimization, and long-term collaboration.

Educational Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree completed in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Intermediate to Advanced level of English (written and spoken).

What skills will the ideal candidate have:

Data-driven Decision Making:

• Applies basic data-driven thinking techniques by collecting, organizing, and evaluating relevant data to support decisions.
• Distinguishes meaningful signals from noise when interpreting data to inform accurate judgments.
• Contributes to selecting KPIs and metrics and uses foundational data tools to influence decision-making outcomes.

Analytical Thinking:

• Identifies and explains analytical tools, techniques, and business analytics software used to support analysis.
• Applies analytical thinking to real problems and provides examples of how it drives effective solutions
• Supports others by helping research, understand, and learn business analytics tools and applications.

Effective Communications:

• Provides constructive, behavior‑focused feedback and receives feedback openly to improve communication effectiveness.
• Communicates clearly through presentations and written reports, adapting language to avoid unnecessary technical jargon.
• Demonstrates strong awareness of verbal and non‑verbal cues when interacting with individuals and groups.

Additional Information:

• Location for this position is Santa Catarina.

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am - 4pm.

• No travel required.

• National relocation is not available.

Final details     

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

 

Posting Dates:

abril 27, 2026 - mayo 4, 2026

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

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