Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Role:
Procure and manage the materials needed for the company's operation, ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities.

What the candidate will do:
• Determine the needs for materials, products or services that the company requires, whether for stock replenishment or regular operational requirements.
• Maintain an adequate stock to meet demand, avoiding both shortages and overstocks.
• Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse.

Degree Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business, any Engineering, or a related field

Intermediate conversational English

What skills the ideal candidate will have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Gatherers and analyzes information to understand the situation, identify the problem, and assess potential solutions. 
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

Problem Solving:

• Recognizes and clearly defines the problem to be addressed.
• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Relationship Management:

• Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.
• Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.
• Works with suppliers/clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.

Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Proficiency in SAP
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Knowledge in procurement and/or planning
• Excel proficiency

The best candidates will also have:

• Advanced Conversational English
• Intermediate SAP proficiency (CBS Module)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency
• Inventory management

Additional information:

Location: Santa Catarina

This position will require 10% travel

Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available

Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Don't forget to include an English resume in your Workday profile

Final details:

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work 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 entry, permanence or job promotion.

Posting Dates:

February 6, 2026 - February 13, 2026

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

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