Associate Procurement Professional

• 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
• 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
• we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As an Associate Procurement Professional , you will process requisitions and provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost and price analysis
• contract/purchase order generation. This position supports the U.S.-based Unformed Steel Procurement team by conducting data analysis, developing charts and presentations, presenting findings to leadership, leading cost reduction and assurance of supply initiatives
• supporting daily procurement activities such as supplier issue resolution and price management. The role will also contribute to a variety of procurement and strategic sourcing projects as needed. What You Will Do:
• 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. Education Requirement: Degree or equivalent experience desired What Skills You Will Have: Data-driven Decision Making:
• Apply an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process.
• Discern between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data.
• Identify, obtain, and organize relevant data and ideas.
• Participate in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions.
• Utilize the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques. Analytical Thinking:
• Name specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Ability to describe specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Provide examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Help others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. Effective Communications:
• Deliver helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Ability to listen to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Make oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoid technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Look for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Project Management:
• Provide input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
• Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.
• Assist in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Obtain information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.
• Produce standard project status reports. Procurement:
• Identify the major steps and critical paths in a purchasing cycle.
• Explain the basic concepts and responsibilities of institutional purchasing.
• Describe the major types of materials, products or services purchased by the organization.
• Identify the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information and records. Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System:
• Use the system to process routine purchase orders and payments.
• Communicate with professionals to understand various procedures for a specific procurement system within the organization.
• Troubleshoot common applications or data problems for a specific procurement system.
• Use software to monitor the status and shipment of orders.
• Maintain inspection records, photographs, and important documentation of procurement system. Purchasing Tasks and Activities:
• Identify the basic tools used for maintaining procurement information.
• Identify major types of products or services purchased by the organization.
• Explain the basic concepts and responsibilities of purchasing tasks and activities.
• Describe established procurement processes and standards. Logistics Management:
• Use tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance.
• Work with logistics in a domestic environment.
• Maintain records of all shipments and invoices using an established system.
• Assist in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.
• Participate in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks. Additional Information: The location for this position is Mossville, IL. with a requirement to work on-site full-time at a Caterpillar facility. No Travel Required. Domestic relocation assistance not available at this time. Sponsorship is not available. Posting Date: 8/6/2026 - 8/13/2026 Summary Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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 benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Posting Dates: Any 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.
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