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