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.

At Caterpillar, your work shapes the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve built a legacy of quality and innovation across 150 locations worldwide. When you join our team, you become part of a global community of makers, innovators, and problem-solvers who turn ideas into reality. Together, we create the infrastructure that powers progress—roads, hospitals, homes, and so much more. Join us and leave your mark on the world.

What You Will Do

• Influence across organizational boundaries to drive tariff reduction and mitigation strategies.
• Drive development and implementation of global tariff governance processes and tools.
• Provide project management support to category teams and collaborate across product groups, procurement and supply chain organizations to reduce cost and supply risk.
• Partner with RISM transformation teams, RISM Product facing and site teams, category managers, buyers, and SDEs to design process and data solutions using the PROcure suite and other applications.
• Champion strategic initiatives to minimize tariff costs, including best practice standardization, tool development, and training deployment.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree

What Skills You Will Have:

Business Process Improvement

• Analyze processes, identify solutions, and recommend risk-reduction strategies using advanced technology and lean/agile approaches.

Data Analytics

• Research and interpret tariff-related data; present insights through charts, graphs, and reports.

Communication & Negotiation

• Provide Executive level communications and summaries.
• Communicate effectively across all levels, adapt messaging for diverse audiences, and lead complex negotiations to achieve win-win outcomes.

Matrix Management

• Build networks, foster collaboration across functions, and drive consensus in a matrix environment.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

• Develop and advise on cost-benefit analyses aligned with organizational goals and industry benchmarks.

Procurement Expertise

• Solve complex procurement challenges, coach others, and build strong relationships across business functions.

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville, IL or Dallas, TX
• On-site: 5 days per week
• Travel: Less than 20%
• Relocation: Not offered
• Sponsorship: Not available

Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

January 5, 2026 - January 13, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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