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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, and 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, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Are you ready to elevate your career? Join our dynamic team at Caterpillar’s Construction Industries Procurement division (EMD) as a Senior Manager, Facility Procurement! In this role, you will act as the relationship manager for all procurement activities, collaborating with business partners and suppliers to resolve facility-specific supplier issues. You will provide leadership to a global team of procurement professionals supporting our facilities in Suzhou, Xuzhou, and Qingzhou, China. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that manufacturing, product supply, and category supply strategies are fully understood and integrated into facility strategies. Additionally, you will partner with procurement and logistics professionals to develop, optimize, and integrate a world-class supply network, creating a competitive advantage for our customers and the enterprise.

What you’ll do:

Manage the designed supply network and procurement related activities for the facilities as the Earthmoving Supply Management representative and the primary contact for the local leaders.

Work with your team to deliver best in class facility procurement PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity and Cost) results.

Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the integration and relationship between procurement and the local facility.

Deliver a lean, responsive, resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock and additional required points.

What you’ll have

Extensive experience in Purchasing Tasks and Activities, utilizing in-depth knowledge of policies, regulations, and processes to effectively procure materials, components, equipment, and services.

Strong in Team Management, demonstrated through effective use of team-building techniques to form and lead high-performing teams.

Extensive experience in Decision Making and Critical Thinking, utilizing effective processes, tools, and techniques to accurately analyze situations and make informed, productive decisions.

Expertise in Managing Multiple Priorities, where you’ve leveraged effective self-management practices to handle concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, and making sound judgments on prioritization and time allocation.

Top candidates will also bring:

A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Direct experience in supply chain/purchasing/manufacturing experience.

Strong relationship building and collaboration skills.

Strong communication skills.

Strong leadership skills including the demonstrated ability to lead leaders.

Additional Information:

This position is located in Suzhou, China

Responsibilites include several facilities in China.

25% domestic and international travel can be expected.

International Relocation is not provided.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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