.**Career Area**:Purchasing & Procurement**:**At Caterpillar, the right materials matter.**It takes hundreds of thousands of different types of goods to build the products that build a better world: the raw materials that go into our equipment, the software we use to design it, the tooling we use to build it, even the office supplies we use to run our business. Acquiring those products—in the right place, at the right time, for the right cost and using the latest e-sourcing techniques—is the responsibility of our procurement team. This role could be a fit for you, if you're:- Motivated to achieve challenging goals- Accountable for delivering results- Skilled at negotiating with suppliers**JOB PURPOSE**:**JOB RELATED STATISTICS:**Geographical Responsibility: LocalPrimary Internal Interface: Managers/Supervisors Within DivisionPrimary External Interface: Supplier Analysts/SupervisorsLevel of Expertise: Building competenceFunctional Interdependencies: Single function/Single DivisionProcess Difficulty: SimpleFunctional Focus: OperateSpend: < $5 Million**JOB DUTIES**:Responsible to provide support as assigned to execute processes and/or deliver project assignments.Work assignments may be specialized in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.Collects and analyzes data, works with team members to resolve errors, explains changes and recommends actions to resolve problems. Provides analysis and recommendations needed to increase accuracy and execution velocity to be successful in implementing projects on time, with in cost, and meeting targets.Creates reports for team to efficiently communicate accurate project and/or operational performance level information.Participates in team meetings and is prepared to provide information to ensure meetings are timely, efficient, and follow agenda. Works with leader to ensure outcomes are consistent with goals.**BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE**:- University degree- Must have strong oral and written communication skills, good analytical and organizational skills.- Must be a self-starter, team player and have the ability to multitask effectively.- 1 to 2 years of previous work experience is highly desired in such fields as purchasing, supply chain, operations, engineering, product development, or marketing.- Demonstrated project management skills and experience with successful projects is desired- Intermediate - Advanced English**The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job 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 employment entry, permanence or promotion.****Final details**Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
