Career Area:Procurement
Job Description:Job Summary:Power and Energy Procurement is seeking a
Product Procurement Engineer in a highly visible role supporting the IPSD-L business unit's NPI programs and cost avoidance and reduction initiatives.
What You Will Do:- Shape sourcing strategies by developing clear, competitive RFx packages.
- Influence critical make-or-buy decisions through thoughtful procurement insights.
- Identify and select high-performing suppliers for new product introduction parts.
- Deliver measurable value through cost avoidance and reduction initiatives.
- Move supplier tooling requests forward to support program readiness.
- Ensure pilot and production parts arrive when needed to keep launches moving.
- Partner across teams to keep NPI programs on track and on schedule.
What You Will Have:Effective Communications: Extensive of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: Extensive of the principles and tools used in cost-benefit analysis; ability to analyze the purpose and scope of a producer, product, process, or project in terms of cost and benefits.
Supplier Management - MFG: Working knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience, and skills into real practice.
Strategic Sourcing: Working knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies, and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.
Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:- Experience with Caterpillar NPI process and Gateways.
- Experience with procurement systems such as Lognet or PROcure.
- Basic engine component operational understanding.
- Established network with IPSD-Large engineering and Power and Energy Procurement teams.
- Understanding supplier selection strategies and supplier tooling management.
Summary Pay Range:$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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:November 3, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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