Procurement Analyst at Caterpillar Inc.

Job description

As a Procurement Analyst at Caterpillar, you will have the opportunity to establish quality sources at the lowest possible cost for the procurement of goods and services as assigned. You will work closely with internal Caterpillar departments and establish strong relationships with suppliers, identifying cost savings and applying global procurement strategy.

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Obtaining quotations for goods and services as detailed on approved order proposals.
• Negotiating price and delivery to achieve best value.
• Issuing purchase orders to approved suppliers.
• Expediting deliveries of open purchase orders to ensure goods and services are received on time.
• Maintaining accurate supplier price and lead time files.
• Filing department purchase orders and paperwork.
• Solving invoice discrepancies
• Updating computer database.
• Performing market tests and special projects as assigned to ensure best value and source selection.

Required Qualifications

• Independently manage tenders and RFQ’s.
• Knowledge and experience of Indirect Purchasing and Category Buying.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to challenge and influence key stakeholders and internal customers.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage global relationships (including direct reporting line).
• Understand complex contracts and implement/ uphold clauses effectively.
• Experience of purchasing a broad range of services and goods and understand how the effective purchasing of such goods/services affects the overall functionality and productivity of the wider organisation.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Additional language skills such as Afrikaans and Zulu would be advantageous

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).