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Caterpillar

Procurement Data Scientist

Mossville, United States

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Come join the newly formed Maintenance Components & Hydraulics team within RISM. As a data scientist you will provide valuable data analytics to a team of 170+ employees. This will enable the team to develop and execute our category strategies and deliver significant cost savings to Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

Develop and maintain scorecard and reports by consolidating data from multiple sources.
Directing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models.
Exploring, promoting, and implementing semantic data capabilities through Natural Language Processing, text analysis and machine learning techniques.
Leading to define requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.
Conducting research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.
Assist in Cost savings activities:

o Coordinate RBM/ABP process – work with peers to understand and develop latest tools
o Develop cost reporting framework to review monthly results
o Consolidate all cost savings activities to provide director and strategy manager with visibility and actions to accelerate
o Collaborate with Cost Management Team on governance and idea generation

Assist in maintaining category strategies and source matrices
Document procedures and new tools using standard work.
Lead change management in implementing procedures and tools.

Education Requirement:

A degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance

What Skills You Will Have:
Business Statistics

Applies basic statistical tools to interpret business results

Identifies common errors and misinterpretations in data

Explains sample size, distributions, and standard deviation

Generates and interprets foundational statistical outputs

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Maintains precision while processing large data sets

Balances speed with accuracy in task execution

Implements cross-checking and quality assurance techniques

Promotes best practices for accuracy across teams

Analytical Thinking

Defines problems and evaluates their impact

Compares alternative solutions using structured methods

Uses visual tools (e.g., flow charts, Pareto diagrams) to uncover patterns

Draws logical conclusions from data using both intuition and analysis

Machine Learning

Applies ML tools for tasks like search optimization

Uses R and Python for statistical modeling and data processing

Conducts data mining and cleaning for business insights

Explores ML applications to improve business outcomes

Programming Languages

Supports implementation of specialized programming languages

Assists in design and development within structured environments

Reviews and troubleshoots basic code issues

Adheres to organizational standards for programming practices

Query & Database Access Tools

Builds and tests queries using command languages

Connects to data warehouses with appropriate tools

Retrieves and manipulates data using advanced query functions

Performs sorting, filtering, and basic calculations

Requirements Analysis

Gathers and documents functional and non-functional requirements

Communicates with stakeholders to clarify needs

Prepares detailed requirement documentation

Applies organizational tools and standards for analysis

Procurement Systems & Tools

Proficient in PowerBI, PROcure, and tools like CICT, Lognet, MRC, PO Inquiry, AoS

Analyzes procurement data to generate actionable insights

Communicates effectively to develop standard procedures

Applies problem-solving techniques across diverse procurement scenarios

Developing expertise in Snowflake and data mining

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Prior experience in Procurement
Familiarity with monthly reporting processes, including ABP (Annual Business Plan) and RBM (Rolling Business Management)
Demonstrated expertise in cost savings initiatives

Additional Information:

Location: Mossville, IL and Dallas, TX
Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Sponsorship: Not available
Travel Requirement: Less than 10%

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $155,400.00

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

Posting Dates:

September 23, 2025 - September 30, 2025

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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