IS Specialist

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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.

About E&T Purchasing 

Energy and Transportation (E&T) Procurement provides Caterpillar with a sustainable competitive advantage by selecting, managing, developing, and collaborating with a worldwide supply base. With over $5 Billion of annual material purchases across 40+ Global facilities, placing this spend with the very best external suppliers is vital to the performance of the organization.  Delivering the lowest total cost for the materials, parts and services that our business needs is a vital element of Caterpillar’s strategy. 

Job Summary 

This role is primarily responsible for Deployment, Supplier Enablement and Catalog Support in the EAME Region for Caterpillar Indirect Procurement systems supported by the GFSD Digital Excellence Team which Includes:

Primary Solutions:

• Guided Buy – GEP SMART

  
  

• NextGen – Coupa

  
  

Secondary Solutions:

• Third Party Labor – IQ Navigator / Beeline

  
  

• My Caterpillar Travel Expense (MCTE) – SAP Concur

  
  

• Expense and Procurement Card Programs

  
  

What You Will Do:

This position will help support the internal Indirect Procurement organization as well as key stakeholders across the enterprise.

• People: Works effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels.

  
  

• Leadership: No direct reports. Will demonstrate advanced project management skills required to collect, compile, assimilate, communicate, and maintain information as required. Incumbent will assess and recommend solutions. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.

  
  

• Strategy: Help customers with deployment, testing, communication, supplier enablement, catalog support, master data collection, training and hypercare related activities

  
  

Basic Requirements:

• 4-year college or university degree with 5 years of job-related experience

  
  

• 5 years of ERP experience

  
  

• 5 plus years of experience with cloud databases and middleware technologies

  
  

• Experience with cloud-based ERP Deployments

  
  

• Requires effective communication skills – both oral and written

  
  

• Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and should have a collaborative work style

  
  

• Should have a great attitude to learn and implement new technologies

  
  

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• Experience using the NextGen (Powered by Coupa) procurement platform is preferred

  
  

• Knowledge of end-to-end Source-to-Pay business process

  
  

• Preferred that the incumbent is familiar with basic procurement and quality principles, procedures, and techniques

  
  

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.

  
  

• Experience in Data Analytics and Reporting

  
  

Additional Information

• Up to 30% Travel

  
  

• No relocation package offered

  
  

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.​

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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