Senior Procurement Project Coordinator

Career Area:

Strategy

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.

The Senior Procurement Project Coordinator at Caterpillar Inc. plays a critical role in supporting supply-related activities within the facility, ensuring seamless integration between procurement and operational teams. This position focuses on driving excellence by identifying opportunities for cost savings, inventory reduction, and improvements in quality and velocity. This role requires strong collaboration with internal business partners to meet customer needs while maintaining strict adherence to compliance requirements. The Senior Project Coordinator will develop a deep understanding of regulatory and corporate standards, ensuring all activities align with Caterpillar’s commitment to operational integrity and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do:

• Support the development of project proposals, plans, and detailed execution.
• Track program progress against schedules and goals, identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Prepare reports and updates for stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and corrective actions.
• Support facility procurement teams, as needed
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing program outcomes and recommending enhancements.
• Operate and monitor the supply network procurement functions to meet the defined response time, cost, quality, and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations.
• Collaborate with business partners, IT teams, suppliers and resolve facility specific supplier issues.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Collaborating: Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and drive successful outcomes.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and impactful presentations to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving: Proven capability to analyze complex challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions in fast-paced environments. Familiarity with Mach 1, an SAP system, and understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) as a core supply chain function for planning and knowledge of procurement processes.
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope, including procurement-related activities and material planning.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable strategies that improve operational efficiency.
• Adaptability: Proven success in navigating dynamic environments and adjusting priorities to meet evolving business needs.
• Relationship Building: Skilled at fostering strong partnerships with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and supply continuity.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 20% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Not available.
• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

October 15, 2025 - October 29, 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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