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 Purpose:

This Senior Manager – Indirect Contracting role has ownership of the Contracting Center of Excellence, a global team that is tasked with the creation, maintenance, negotiation, and approval process for contracts.    This centralized team is a critical part of the indirect procurement process,  engaging in the creation of legal documents, negotiating legal terms with suppliers, and working with partners in the legal team to gain approval.        

Accountability for this role includes:

• Managing the delivery performance of the global teams
• Driving, leading, and developing innovation throughout the teams
• Creating and maintaining a culture that is aligned with our Strategic behaviors
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders from indirect procurement, business partners, and legal partners. 

This role is a central business-facing role as Indirect procurement looks to enable AI-based solutions throughout the stack.   Given the importance of this work, the high demand on the team and the standardization already in place, implementing AI solutions is a top priority for this role.    Come join and help define and deliver the future of indirect procurement!

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of leadership within a procurement or legal-facing aspect.  . 
• Minimum 3 years of centralized service ownership, with accountability for setting and meeting KPIs globally. 
• 4 year college degree or 10+ years of commensurate experience

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience managing global teams with regional leadership in place
• A Lean or Continuous Improvement background
• A proven ability to understand data and drive continuous improvement based on data.   
• A proven ability to communicate detailed procurement information in a clear way, translating as needed to ensure collaboration through different aspects of the Indirect business.
• Specific experience within a contracting COE.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$159,120.00 - $238,680.00

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:

June 29, 2026 - July 12, 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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