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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.

Provides supply network solutions expertise to Caterpillar’s Hydraulics supply base within the Resources Industries Segment. Manage supplier relationships, collaborate with business partners, and deliver business strategies. Maximized benefits are generated using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) techniques. 
 
What You Will Do:  
• Developing, managing and executing the Hydraulics category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs. 
• Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. 
• Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions. 
• Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers. 
 
Education Requirement: 
Degree or equivalent experience desired 
 
What You Will Have:  
Data Analytics 

Knowledge of data inspection, cleansing, transformation, and modeling to uncover insights, support decisions, and assess risks. 

• Advises on links between financial, performance, and operational data. 

• Anticipates challenges in data collection and integration. 

• Identifies trends and correlations. 

• Evaluates data quality and analysis effectiveness. 

• Interprets risks and opportunities in predictive modeling. 

• Oversees data collection processes and trains staff on new sources. 

Effective Communication 

Ability to convey and interpret ideas clearly using appropriate behaviors. 

• Provides constructive, behavior-focused feedback. 

• Accepts feedback to improve communication. 

• Prepares presentations and reports. 

• Avoids unnecessary jargon. 

• Observes and interprets non-verbal cues. 

Interpersonal Relationships 

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and groups. 

• Explains impact of interactions. 

• Clarifies roles and responsibilities. 

• Considers alternative viewpoints. 

• Works collaboratively with peers and management. 

• Adapts style to people and situations.