Product Procurement Engineer

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Product Procurement Engineer

At Caterpillar, we're committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Procurement Engineer to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility.

What You Will Do:

• Manage part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) related activities through collaboration with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams.

• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and meet timelines.

• Implement product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network.

• Manage the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.

• Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers' capabilities.

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Extensive experience in procurement practices and managing supplier relationships effectively.

• Supplier Management: Ability to oversee supplier transactions and maintain strong business relationships.

• Strategic Sourcing: Skilled in sourcing strategies, technologies, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

• Data-driven Decision Making: Competent in using data analysis tools to make decisions aligned with business objectives.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills; able to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.

• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly convey and interpret ideas and information using appropriate communication techniques.

• Interpersonal Skills: Capable of working collaboratively with diverse individuals and teams.

• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Proficient in evaluating projects, products, or processes based on cost and benefit principles.

• Engineer Degree and equivalent experience desired.

• Very good German (at least C1) and very good English skills (at least B2).

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Previous Experience in Manufacturing Procurement Processes & Practices.

What You Will Get:

• Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks

• Opportunity to shape the future for a newly created entity

• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system

• 30 days of vacation

• Company pension plan

• Bicycle leasing / job ticket / wellbeing allowance

Additional Information:

We are back This role requires being in the office five days a week.

Note - Relocation assistance may be provided to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

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 the past 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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