Senior Product Procurement Engineer

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Caterpillar’s Construction Industries Supply Management division is hiring for a Senior Product Procurement Engineer in Peoria, IL!
 
Role Summary: This is a supporting role for Senior Manager Category Procurement – Earthmoving Supply Management (EMSM), working closely with EMSM leaders in NA and other regions to ensure alignment on key projects, Supplier Sourcing Matrices, KPI updates, governance, and overall consistent communication and reporting.
 
What You’ll Do (Job Duties)
Act as chief of staff to EMSM NA Cabs Senior Manager Category Procurement. 
Coordinate with other EMSM leaders to summarize status of key initiatives and create presentations as necessary for leadership teams.

 Lead procurement process alignment and benchmarking activities, driving continuous improvement and waste reduction.
Coordinate cross functionally with procurement, engineering, and product groups on strategic souring opportunities.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.
•  Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Knowledge of the principles and tools used in cost-benefit analysis; ability to analyze the purpose and scope of a producer, product, process, or project in terms of cost and benefits.
• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.
• Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.

 
Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Strong PowerPoint and PowerBI skills.
• Knowledge of multiple levels of Business.
• Data analytics capabilities.
• Ability to act with a sense of urgency and build communications for various levels of leadership.

Additional Details

• Work location: Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance IS NOT available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: Upto 20% domestic and international
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 9, 2026 - June 23, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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