Manager Product Procurement at CATERPILLAR ASIA PTE LTD

Thiruvallur, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Management, Supply Chain Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management, New Product Introduction, Value Chain Optimization, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Effective Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Problem Solving, Market Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Service Level Agreements, Make/Buy Analysis

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

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. Updated 4/25/2023 Role Definition Leads the delivery of a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow for the facilities. Responsibilities • Manages the relationship between procurement and the division/business unit, including representing supply management, being the trusted advisor on the supply markets, and collaboration leader of product and process from the supply side. • Leading a team responsible for defining or approving product/component collaboration strategies, networking design and governance, negotiating service level agreements, providing leadership for make/buy, NPI, and aligning business planning. • Leveraging skillset and knowledge within procurement to help the product groups develop optimal and executable value chains. • Leading and deploying key projects (including NPI execution) to successfully meet product group’s targets. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired Skill Descriptors Business Markets: Knowledge of existing and planned markets and market-related initiatives from the perspectives of the competition, the suppliers, the customer base and the regulatory environment; ability to apply market knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Level Working Knowledge: • Recognizes key players and major competitors in a market. • Summarizes strategies related to key operating issues and key players within the market. • Researches characteristics of an assigned market and its segments. • Monitors regulatory and reporting environment within an assigned market. • Collects information relevant to business strategies and initiatives. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Level Working Knowledge: • Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. • Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. • Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. • Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. • Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives. 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. Level Working Knowledge: • Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. • Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. • Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. • Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. • Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Level Working Knowledge: • Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups. • Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others. • Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view. • Collaborates with departmental associates and management. • Adapts interaction style to situations and people. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Level Basic Understanding: • Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. • Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. • Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. • Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of stakeholder management techniques; ability to systematically identify stakeholders, analyze their needs and expectations, and implement various tasks to engage with them. Level Basic Understanding: • Identifies key business stakeholders and preferred method of communication. • Explains the benefits of building stakeholder partnerships. • Lists the key principles and techniques of stakeholder management. • Complies with all relevant laws, regulations and professional standards in stakeholder relationships. Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice. Level Basic Understanding: • Describes the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers. • Defines common terms and conditions of agreements with suppliers. • Explains the organizational process for soliciting and selecting suppliers. • States the roles and responsibilities of one's own and suppliers' staff. Procurement Function: Knowledge of responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of procurement function; ability to perform tasks and activities of the procurement functions or department. Level Working Knowledge: • Summarizes the mission, vision and objectives of the procurement function. • Follows procurement regulations and contract specifications to perform tasks. • Participates in meetings regarding relevant regulatory considerations and agencies of the procurement function. • Implements regular procurement programs, initiatives and issues. • Documents the steps and requirements of the procurement process. This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Posting Dates: June 29, 2026 - July 7, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

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Responsibilities

Leads the delivery of a lean and resilient material and services flow while managing the relationship between procurement and business units. Responsible for defining collaboration strategies, negotiating service level agreements, and leading New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.