Senior Procurement Engineer at Caterpillar

Career Area:ProcurementJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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:Caterpillars Cat Technology group is searching for a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead and manage procurement deliverables for our new technology product development programs focused for the construction industries segment (CI). The role is focused on managing part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI) Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) related activities by collaborating with suppliers design control engineers value chain engineering and procurement category teams. The position is suited for persons that are looking for opportunities for increased leadership global team collaboration and exposure to all of Caterpillars machine product groups and service parts management teams.What You Will Do:Managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality total cost and meet timelines. They accomplish this through collaboration with various functional areas like packaging transportation business resources supply chain etc.Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers by developing optimizing and integrating a world-class supply network.Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.Driving Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling design for manufacturability and leveraging suppliers capabilities.Own construction technology sales and operation planning (S&OP) process and collaborate with business partners to provide demand inputEducation Requirements:Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Supply Chain focused curriculum.What You Will Have:Data-driven Decision Making:Advise on advanced data analysis methodologies and technologies to make more informed decisions for demand input and part delivery timing.Design KPIs and metrics to analyze data and influence decisions for NPI and current product processes.Seek input from multiple sources withing technology teams to generate diverse ideas for Decision Making.Supplier Management - MFG:Facilitate supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and rewardMonitor supplier performance; work to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreementsDevelop quality standards and controls for suppliers where neededBuild and maintain partnerships with multiple kitting suppliersEvaluate issues and terminate supplier relationships as appropriate; work with legal departmentsEnsure the fulfillment of report and record-keeping requirementsSupply Chain Management : Quantify and evaluate benefits and risks of various supply chain strategies and approachesParticipate in joint planning process design/redesign with suppliers and team partnersMonitor the complete supply chain management process for CI technology partsManage supply chain measurements of effectivenessConsult on supply chain network design projects or processesAdvise others on capacity issues at various points in the supply chainTop Candidates will Also Have:6 Sigma Green Belt experienceExcellent problem solving skillsExcellent written and verbal skillsExperience with telematics site grading technologies or safety sensing systemsProduct/customer support quality or aftermarket related experienceAdditional Information:The location for this position is Mossville IL or Clayton NCThis position will require 10%-20% travel.Summary Pay Range:$126000.00 - $189000.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.Benefits:Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.Medical dental and vision benefits*Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*401(k) savings plans*Health Savings Account (HSA)*Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*Health Lifestyle Programs*Employee Assistance Program*Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*Career Development*Incentive bonus*Disability benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates:December 4 2025 - December 18 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Direct Sales,Drilling Engineering,Collection And Recovery,Inventory Management,Avionics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 126000 - 189000