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.

Responsibilities

• Run daily business in Supply Chain as well as ad hoc requests for quotations, solving of problems, claims resolution
• Assure compliance to established purchasing policies and procedures and legal requirements
• Participate in drafting, negotiating and concluding contracts for long-term supplies and capital items
• Understanding of terms and conditions and their negotiation both commercial and legal such as liability, indemnification.
• Actively involved in varied projects in support of business objectives: cost reductions, inventory reduction initiatives, lead - time reduction, lean manufacturing and 6-sigma; at a senior level may lead projects on a strategic level.
• Supplier evaluation, onboarding, development and contract management
• Leads the communication on ordering policies with suppliers including potential business trips to suppliers within EU
• Responsible for processing purchase orders, resolving chronic delivery issues, and supporting in resolving discrepant material issues.

• Focal point for purchased commitments; follows up with supplier deliveries and schedule changes. Investigate schedule delays, establish and communicate revised schedules. When constraints exist, work with the business to prioritize enterprise requirements based on need.
• Perform data analysis on spend and supplier base to identify opportunities for cost reductions, sourcing activities and supplier consolidation.
• Maintain data accuracy in information systems (e.g., ensure dates are up to date, part set-up, lot sizes, etc).

Requirements

• You have Bachelor´s or Master´s degree or relevant work experience
• Somebody with at least 3 years' experience providing solid understanding of Purchasing/ Supply Chain Process and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Positive and ambitious person interested in learning new things and contributing to success of whole team.
• Somebody always seeking possibilities for cost reductions but keeping the highest quality standards.
• You display skills in Project Management and are comfortable with performing data analysis.
• Active driver with good PC skills (MS Office and ERP systems). Experience with NAVISION system is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Excel
• Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (ie. APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc. ) is advanced.
• You communicate excellently English, Italian and/or German a plus
• Available to travel 10-15% of the time

Posting Dates:

February 23, 2026 - February 24, 2026

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

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