Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago
Procurement Solutions Professional
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$113K/yr - $169K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building sustainable communities through innovation and progress. The Procurement Solutions Professional will support the design and deployment of global procurement capabilities, serving as a Subject Matter Expert on the GEP SMART platform and optimizing processes for effective business solutions.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead projects focused on lean processes, global market understanding, tools, and systems
Design and develop solutions; collaborate with stakeholders and business users to gather Voice of Business (VOB), Voice of Customer (VOC), and business requirements; prepare implementation plans for successful deployment
Contribute to strategic initiatives such as developing standardized best practices, offerings, services, and associated tools and training
Serve as a technical representative for the discipline, working directly with procurement and enterprise stakeholders, including presenting recommendations to leadership
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Source-to-Contract (S2C) functions within the GEP platform (QUANTUM)
Develop and document functional requirements for software enhancements and process improvements
Partner with IT/development teams to ensure alignment with Azure DevOps (ADO) processes for managing enhancements and defect resolution
Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all enhancements and bug fixes, ensuring quality and functionality before deployment
Provide training and guidance to end users on new features and best practices; promote adoption
Monitor and report on system performance and adoption; recommend improvements as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
Lead projects focused on lean processes, global market understanding, tools, and systems
Design and develop solutions; collaborate with stakeholders and business users to gather Voice of Business (VOB), Voice of Customer (VOC), and business requirements; prepare implementation plans for successful deployment
Contribute to strategic initiatives such as developing standardized best practices, offerings, services, and associated tools and training
Serve as a technical representative for the discipline, working directly with procurement and enterprise stakeholders, including presenting recommendations to leadership
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Source-to-Contract (S2C) functions within the GEP platform (QUANTUM)
Develop and document functional requirements for software enhancements and process improvements
Partner with IT/development teams to ensure alignment with Azure DevOps (ADO) processes for managing enhancements and defect resolution
Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all enhancements and bug fixes, ensuring quality and functionality before deployment
Provide training and guidance to end users on new features and best practices; promote adoption
Monitor and report on system performance and adoption; recommend improvements as needed
Collects and analyzes data to identify process improvement opportunities
Suggests methods to reduce variation and waste
Applies experience in procurement and S2C processes to recommend improvements
Collects and organizes data for trend analysis
Prepares charts and reports to present findings
Leverages strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and support decisions
Provides constructive feedback and listens actively
Communicates clearly in presentations and reports
Demonstrates proven ability to collaborate across teams and with senior stakeholders
Explains basic negotiation principles and techniques
Applies rapport-building strategies to foster trust
Utilizes procurement experience to support vendor and stakeholder negotiations
Identifies key stakeholders and reporting relationships
Understands functional boundaries and collaboration needs
Works independently while leveraging cross-functional relationships to achieve goals
Identifies key components of cost-benefit analysis
Explains basic principles and factors influencing decisions
Applies analytical skills to evaluate procurement and process improvement initiatives
Describes concepts and benefits of category management
Explains major stages of the category lifecycle
Uses procurement experience to optimize category strategies and sourcing processes
Explains roles and tasks within procurement
Understands policies and procedures for purchasing
Demonstrates hands-on experience with GEP QUANTUM and familiarity with ADO processes
Preferred
Experience in procurement transformation projects
Advanced Excel and data visualization skills
Experience with Snowflake
Knowledge of compliance and risk management in supplier onboarding
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
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