Career Area:Purchasing & 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.Principal Accountabilites:- Responsible for processing/managing purchase orders and contracts, lead-time reduction, resolving chronic supplier delivery issues, and resolving discrepant material issues.- Ensure suppliers are paid within terms, monitor price, cost, Intellectual Property and conformance to legal agreements.- Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions working closely with other functional disciplines within the Customer Service, PSO, and TMO organizations.- Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvements.- Maintain system data and documentation that supports the purchasing processes, SOX, and ISO.- Maintain data accuracy in the BAAN system (e.G., ensure cost information accuracy, part set-up, lot sizes, etc).- Reviews and reports supplier delivery performance- Participates on Six Sigma project teams and Supplier Improvement projectsQualifications:- Requires Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) preferably in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing Technology with minimum 3 years experience in related professional field- Experience with technical buying in a manufacturing environment is required.- Effective written and oral communication skills in English is required- Must have Computer literacy skills in: MS Office (especially Excel), Visio, MS Project, and BAAN - required- Knowledge of Baan and Windchill (ERP and PDM) - preferred- Experience in procuring Electrical/electronic commodities - preferred- APICS CPIM or CSCP Certification is preferred- Six Sigma experience or awareness is preferredCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Networkhere.