Associate Procurement Professional

hace 4 meses


Santa Catarina, México Caterpillar A tiempo completo

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
Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

Responsibilities
• 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.

Skill Descriptors
Data-driven Decision Making:

• Describes major considerations and issues in the use of data-driven decision making.
• Differentiates Data-driven decision making from traditional decision making.
• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective Data-driven Decision-Making process.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

Analytical Thinking:
• 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.

Project Management:
• Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function.
• Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.
• Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.
• Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Procurement:
• 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.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities:
• 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.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired


Final details
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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.

Posting Dates:

julio 18, 2024 - julio 25, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).


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