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.

Do work that matters.

Join Caterpillar’s global Procurement Operations team as a Contracting Procurement Professional fluent in Italian and English to manage legal procurement documents for the EAME region, with a focus on Italy. You will lead negotiations, ensure full compliance, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to streamline the contracting process.

Location: Katowice

What you’ll do:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Cloud & Software Agreements)
• Negotiate non-commercial terms (indemnity, liability, confidentiality, IP) with Italian suppliers
• Coordinate contract workflows, approvals, signatures, and storing in our contract lifecycle management system (NextGen)
• Act as a point of contact for business stakeholders, suppliers and legal counsel
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and procurement standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and analyze contract lifecycle performance

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong knowledge of procurement and contracting practices

• multiple years of experience in contract negotiation or procurement
• Effective communication skills in English and Italian, both written and spoken
• Solid knowledge of procurement systems and contract structures
• Strong organisational and project management skills and significant attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making skills
• High ethical standards, interpersonal and collaborative approach
• Stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment and accountability

Top candidates might also have:

• Law degree
• Solid knowledge of Italian contract structure
• Experience in shared services or international procurement
• Familiarity with tools such as Coupa, NextGen
• Understanding of procurement and legal compliance standards in the EAME region
• Prior experience providing contracting support for a public company

Posting Dates:

July 15, 2025 - July 30, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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