Supply Network Specialist Iii

**Career Area**:Purchasing & Procurement**:**At Caterpillar, the right materials matter.**At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.**JOB PURPOSE**:**JOB RELATED STATISTICS:**Geographical Responsibility: LocalPrimary Internal Interface: Managers/Supervisors Within DivisionPrimary External Interface: Supplier Analysts/SupervisorsLevel of Expertise: Building competenceFunctional Interdependencies: Single function/Single DivisionProcess Difficulty: SimpleFunctional Focus: OperateSpend: < $5 Million**JOB DUTIES**:The individual will perform analytical tasks in support of Category Buyers. The Supply Network Specialist communicates closely with suppliers on request for quotes, analyses pricing, researches root cause of supplier invoicing misalignment, executes the sourcing matrix, and collaborates with suppliers on part availability for new product builds.This role is responsible and accountable for the analysis and maintenance of assigned process that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Includes the analysis and maintenance of procurement and logistics data including but not limited to: purchase orders, quotations, invoices, source catalogs, material rejection reports, tooling records, supplier data/measurement, inventory mgmt. engineered value chains.This role has responsibility for implementation of local or regional sourcing strategy, under the direction of their Manager and experienced Buyers & professionals.Responsible to provide support as assigned to execute processes and/or deliver project assignments.Work assignments may be specialized in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.Collects and analyzes data, works with team members to resolve errors, explains changes and recommends actions to resolve problems. Provides analysis and recommendations needed to increase accuracy and execution velocity to be successful in implementing projects on time, with in cost, and meeting targets.Creates reports for team to efficiently communicate accurate project and/or operational performance level information.Participates in team meetings and is prepared to provide information to ensure meetings are timely, efficient, and follow agenda. Works with leader to ensure outcomes are consistent with goals.**BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE**:- Bachelor degree- Must have strong oral and written communication skills, good analytical and organizational skills.- Familiarity with basic procurement principles, procedures, and techniques- Must be a self-starter, team player and have the ability to multitask effectively.- Advanced English**DESIRED**:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Business or with technical focus highly valued- 4 - 5 years of previous work experience is highly desired in such fields as purchasing, supply chain, Manufacturing/ Operations, engineering, product development- Demonstrated project management skills and experience with successful projects is desired.**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.****Final details**Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.