Procurement Professional

Career Area:

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.

Job Title: Procurement Professional

Salary: £30,200 - £37,000 depending on experience

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As an Procurement Professional you will process requisitions and provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

What you will do:

As an Procurement Professional, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.

• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.

• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. 

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Data-driven Decision Making: Understands major considerations and issues, differentiating it from traditional decision making, and identifying key objectives in gathering and analysing data to achieve data driven goals

• Effective Communications: Provides constructive feedback focused on behaviours, listens without defensiveness, delivers clear presentations and reports, and avoids unnecessary technical jargon, whilst working with teams across departments to achieve data driven goals.

• Procurement knowledge: Outlines major steps and critical paths in the purchasing cycle, describes key materials, products, or services purchased, and identifies essential tools for maintaining procurement information and records.

• Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Identifies tools for maintaining procurement information, major types of products or services purchased, and explains basic concepts and responsibilities of purchasing tasks and activities.

Top Candidates will have:

• Solid understanding of the purchasing process, including supplier selection and onboarding, Request for Quotation (RFQ), and receipt of goods.

• Strong problem-solving skills paired with exceptional attention to detail.

• Skilled in gathering and analysing data to support strategic business decisions and align with organizational objectives.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, ERP Systems, and similar applications.

• Foundational knowledge of project management principles to effectively plan, organize, monitor, and manage workload ensuring successful project execution.

• Understanding of the operational aspects of goods and materials movement; capable of anticipating, managing, and optimizing the flow of supplies and inventory.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution, 9%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Posting Dates:

April 8, 2025 - April 23, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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