Senior Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Base: £66,000 - £82,000; bonus/equity: 18% bonus; ...
Onsite
Apqp and ppap activity ownership
Strategic sourcing and supplier management
Va/ve and dfm/dfa principles application
You will represent the category in monitoring and managing part sourcing, development, and quality performance across new product introduction activities

Job Summary

  • You will represent the category in monitoring and managing part sourcing, development, and quality performance across new product introduction activities.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £66,000 - £82,000 along with a 18% bonus, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits including private medical and pension matching.
  • Caterpillar is a global team of makers and problem solvers committed to building stronger, more sustainable communities through innovation and progress.

Matching Summary

You will represent the category in monitoring and managing part sourcing, development, and quality performance across new product introduction activities.

Salary

Base: £66,000 - £82,000; Bonus/Equity: 18% Bonus; Benefits: Car Allowance £625pm, Private Medical, Pension match up to 10%, Share scheme match 50%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • APQP and PPAP activity ownership
  • Strategic sourcing and supplier management
  • VA/VE and DFM/DFA principles application
  • Category KPI development and tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical thinking for root cause analysis
  • Effective communication influencing cross-functional teams
  • Experience balancing cost, risk, and long-term value
  • Ability to anticipate geopolitical and environmental factors

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in strategic sourcing
  • Proven track record in supplier management
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking skills
  • Level of experience aligning with senior title

Work Rights

Not specified

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