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.

Your Impact 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 Summary

We are seeking a skilled Associate Procurement Professional (Supply Network Specialist) to join our Asia RI Region -GFSD, Bangalore Team.

The preference for this role is to be based out of Thiruvallur-RIOP CIPL Plant

What you will do

Job Roles and Responsibilities

Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special procurement programs.Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

Data Analytics

Collects required data through various data sources and documents them for evaluating trends and activities.Assists in preparing charts, graphs, tables, and other tools to represent the results obtained from dataanalysis.

Effective Communications

Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending th• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communic• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Interpersonal Relationships

Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.Collaborates with departmental associates and management.Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

Negotiating

Works to achieve win-win in negotiations, rather than taking a win-lose approach.Focuses on issues rather than personalities.Uses active listening and probing techniques to surface problems, issues, and interests.Demonstrates a willingness to examine own position.Presents own position and listens attentively to position of others.

Contracts Management and Administration

Administers locally relevant contracts for the department.Implements organizational protocols and procedures for contracts management.Explains the types of information required before a contract is signed.Reviews contracts to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulations.Assists in creating files of relevant information for specific vendors, customers, or contracts

Purchasing Tasks and Activities

Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding.Uses available procurement systems and tools.Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.Works with basic purchasing related tasks and activities.Adheres to various requirements and steps of the procurement process.

Strategic Sourcing

Works with various basic components of strategic sourcing, such as data analysis, market research andpurchasing budgets examination.Participates in enhancing institutional sourcing process continuously including identifying improvementopportunities.Conducts strategic sourcing activities in a limited environment.Follows relevant standards, policies and practices regarding strategic sourcing.Assists senior sourcing professionals with strategic sourcing in multiple environments.

What you will have 

Candidate should have 4 to 5 years of work experienceCandidate should be from B.E / B. Tech BackgroundHands on experience and understanding of QCLDM, Logistics, Assurance of supply, source catalogues etcGood communication & Interpersonal skillsExperience with Supplier Relationship ManagementGood communication & Interpersonal skillswork timing will be from 7:45AM to 4:45 PM (General shift)The position requires the candidate to work a 5-a day -week schedule in the office.

Skills desired:

Skill Descriptors
 

Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Applies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process.
• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions.
• Utilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
• Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.
• Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.
• Produces standard project status reports.

Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies the major steps and critical paths in a purchasing cycle.
• Explains the basic concepts and responsibilities of institutional purchasing.
• Describes the major types of materials, products or services purchased by the organization.
• Identifies the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information and records.

Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System: Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Uses the system to process routine purchase orders and payments.
• Communicates with professionals to understand various procedures for a specific procurement system within the organization.
• Troubleshoots common applications or data problems for a specific procurement system.
• Uses software to monitor the status and shipment of orders.
• Maintains inspection records, photographs, and important documentation of procurement system.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information.
• Identifies major types of products or services purchased by the organization.
• Explains the basic concepts and responsibilities of purchasing tasks and activities.
• Describes established procurement processes and standards.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.
• Works with logistics in a domestic environment.
• Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.
• Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.
• Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks.

What you will get:

Work Life HarmonyEarned and medical leave.Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globeCareer developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverageEmployee mental wellness assistance program

 Financial Wellness

Employee investment planPay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

 Additional Information:

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates:

July 8, 2025 - July 14, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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