.Career Area: ProcurementJob 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 SummaryResponsible for the crib materials, driving simplification and standardization, aligned with our Indirect Procurement Strategy using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.What You Will DoCreate new part numbersRecognize the potential for cost reductions and quality improvementNegotiate price increasesWork with peers around the globe to achieve our goalsDegree Requirement:Engineer or bachelor's degree.Intermediate-Advanced English level.What Skills You Will Have:NegotiatingExplain the concepts of negotiationsUtilize several techniquesUnderstand organizational policies and practices for negotiatingData AnalyticsAbility to analyze complex dataExpertise on Pareto law 80/20Strong knowledge of ExcelStrategic SourcingIdentify strategic sourcesExplain basic concepts of strategic sourcingEffective CommunicationsActive Listening: Fully concentrate on the speaker, understand their message, and respond thoughtfully.Clarity and Conciseness: Communicate ideas clearly and directly.Empathy: Understand and appreciate the emotions and perspectives of others.Nonverbal Communication: Ensure body language matches verbal communication.Adjusting Communication Style: Tailor communication to suit the audience.Constructive Feedback: Provide and receive feedback positively.Confidence: Speak with confidence while allowing others to express their views.Effective Questioning: Ask questions to encourage discussion and gain clarity.Supplier Relationship ManagementUnderstand the benefits of SRMHave effective communication skillsEffective communicator, in written and oral formUnderstanding of Lean Manufacturing principlesInterpersonal RelationshipsCollaboration and TeamworkAdaptabilityInterpersonal SensitivityTrustworthinessPositive AttitudeCultural CompetenceTop Candidates Will Also Have:Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.
)Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable international certificationOffice Packages and Advanced ExcelAdditional InformationLocation: Cienega de FloresAvailability to travel: 25%Final DetailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method.
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