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Nature and Scope:
This position acts with a sense of urgency and is diligent in providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. This individual operates in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures. A Procurement Specialist may manage relationships of some non-strategic suppliers, but will predominately oversee strategic or complex suppliers. This individual has no direct reports, but work within a team structure typically including a Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator/Planner, Supplier Technical Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, and reports directly to a Site Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager. There is an expectation to not only participate on but lead projects from conception to maturity that directly support organizational objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Continuously practices and demonstrates Safety and acting in adherence to Our Values in Action.

• Effectively evaluates, improves, and sustains supplier performance, including but not limited to: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Lead-time, Bid & Proposal Turn-times, Project & Field Support, etc.

• Drives cost management through identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction, utilizes cost modeling techniques, and analyzing TCO to ensure the best overall value to Solar.

• Manages and maintains the Supplier relationship at a day-to-day and strategic level. Day-to-day activities include purchase order issuance and maintenance, grief resolution, and business review meetings. Strategic activities include working with the Supply Chain Leadership and/or Sourcing Specialist to define the buyer-supplier relationship that determines as well as executes the strategic direction (Hold, Grow, Consolidate, Exit).

• Develops a network that allows the Senior Buyer to leverage internal and external relationships to continuously improve responsiveness & service levels.

• Leads commercial negotiations and is accountable for contract execution and maintenance (NDA6s, GP6s, PSAs, JDAs, etc).

• Initiates and promotes cross functional teaming in Supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Supports NPI, global strategic sourcing, and Supplier selection to ensure flexible capacity and consistent supply from qualified suppliers to support business objectives.

• Interpersonal and Analytical Skills

• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues and reaching consensus on specific actions.

• Capability to influence and persuade Suppliers and internal clients to effective solutions.

• Ability to collaborate in order to build constructive and inclusive business relationships.

• Demonstrates responsiveness and acts with a sense of urgency.

• Ability to lead teams, coach, mentor, as well as provide and accept constructive criticism.

• Effective communicator in written and oral form.

• Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of external customers and internal clients.

• Ability to cope with change effectively and adjust to accommodate the unknown or unproven.

• Capable of setting priorities in order to support business requirements; can sense what will help or hinder achieving a goal, eliminates roadblocks, and creates focus.

• Holds self and others accountable to commitments in support of business objectives.

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems.

• Can unearth root cause to assess risk to the business and develop business continuation plans.

Required Qualifications:

• The position requires a Bachelor6s degree with 5-7 years of experience.

• Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio)

• Fluent in Business English in written and oral form.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor6s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or other related field.

• Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (ie. APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc)

• Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.

• 6-Sigma Blackbelt Certification

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.

Summary Pay Range:

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

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