Procurement Excellence Lead

Caterpillar UK

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Base: £41,500-£49,500 depending on experience; bon...
Onsite
Lean process training and implementation
Supplier relationship management with quarterly visits
Internal audit compliance maintenance at 100%
Caterpillar UK is seeking a Procurement Excellence Lead to drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within their procurement team. The role involves managing supplier relationships, project delivery, and ensuring adherence to strategic goals while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability

Job Summary

  • The Procurement Excellence Lead will drive safety culture, ensure 100% compliance, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement team.
  • This role requires managing strategic supplier relationships through quarterly face-to-face visits and monthly calls while improving invoice defect metrics by 10%.
  • Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including up to 10% bonus, double company pension contributions up to 10%, and flexible buy-in options.

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Caterpillar UK is seeking a Procurement Excellence Lead to drive safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within their procurement team. The role involves managing supplier relationships, project delivery, and ensuring adherence to strategic goals while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

Salary

Base: £41,500-£49,500 depending on experience; Bonus: Up to 10%; Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Private Medical, Share Scheme, Contributory Pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean process training and implementation
  • Supplier relationship management with quarterly visits
  • Internal audit compliance maintenance at 100%
  • Mandatory training completion on Workday and PROcure
  • Safety culture drive with zero Recordable Incident Frequency

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive approach to risk mitigation
  • Experience with AI tools for analysis
  • Strategic thinking for new business growth
  • Ability to support DART team onboarding

Key Requirements

  • Degree or 3 years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Logistics
  • Buyer experience required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Vlookup/Formulas) and PowerBI

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