Associate Procurement Professional

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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.

Role Definition

Plan and process the purchasing of materials, purchase order generation, track the delivery of new part numbers to assure receipt in accordance with production program requirements from approved requisitions. Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing and invoicing are promptly conveyed to supplier and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures to avoid material shortage.

 What you will do:

• Plan the purchasing of assigned direct material and issue orders specifying all terms and conditions.
• Track the delivery of all items and keep order dates accurate in the system to react to past due supply chain orders.
• Place purchase orders and expedite delivery of materials to assure receipt in accordance with production program requirements form approved requisitions.
• Maintain purchasing and planning ERP order parameters.
• Establish professional relationships with suppliers and work closely with them to ensure good communication and up-to-date data alignment regarding MOQ's and Lead times for assigned materials. 
• Schedule agreements execution and data governance maintenance.
• Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing and invoicing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures to avoid material shortages.
• Price discrepancy GRIEF resolution.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's degree in international business, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or any related degree.

Intermediate-Advanced English-speaking level is required.

Skills you will have

Data-driven Decision Making:

• Ability to leverage data-driven decision-making by collecting and analyzing information to support organizational choices that align with strategic goals, using appropriate tools and techniques.

Analytical Thinking:

• Skilled in developing long-term procurement strategies and resolving sourcing issues through root cause analysis and effective solutions

Effective Communications:

• Strong communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders; adept at building and maintaining collaborative relationships.

Procurement:

• Knowledge of Purchasing practices and use SAP for buying materials needed to conduct business.

Additional Information

• The location for this position is Santa Catarina. Required to work 5 days on-site.
• This position will not require travel.
• Relocation is not available.
• Work schedule: 7am - 4pm

Top Candidates will have

• Working knowledge in direct purchasing
• Working knowledge in CDS

Final details:

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