Procurement Manager

Caterpillar UK

Peoria, IL, United States
Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; bonus/equity: inc...
On-site (5 days a week)
Software category procurement
Lead and develop a team
Contract negotiation expertise
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Indirect Procurement team in Peoria, IL, focusing on strategic supplier management within the Software category. The ideal candidate will lead a small team, drive sourcing strategies, and manage complex contractual negotiations, all while fostering strong supplier relationships

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for leading the development, governance, and execution of sourcing strategies for a defined portfolio of key strategic suppliers within the Software category.
  • Provide people and functional leadership across the procurement team by setting direction, priorities, and clear expectations for strategic sourcing execution, supplier risk management, and business continuity support.
  • Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles: High-level understanding of business and IT strategy/planning and overall understanding of IT solutions, capabilities and project lifecycle.

Matching Summary

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Indirect Procurement team in Peoria, IL, focusing on strategic supplier management within the Software category. The ideal candidate will lead a small team, drive sourcing strategies, and manage complex contractual negotiations, all while fostering strong supplier relationships.

Salary

Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off plan, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts, Career Development, Disability benefits, Life Insurance, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software category procurement
  • Lead and develop a team
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Spend analytics solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Building collaborative partnerships
  • Mediating and reaching consensus
  • Driving continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent experience desired
  • Knowledge of negotiation concepts
  • Contracts management and administration knowledge
  • Data analytics techniques
  • Effective communication skills

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