Procurement Data Analyst

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.

Role Definition

Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation.

Responsibilities

• Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.
  
  

Requirements

• Assists in developing, testing and implementing application systems:
• Hands on experience in developing, coding and testing computer programs for medium to complex level projects.
• Assist in preparing technical and procedural documentation required in application system development.
• Provide detailed flowcharts to show processing logic for simple application programs.
• Contribute solutions for programming system operations, including encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs.
• Working experience in any Database Oracle/SQL can be a plus.
  
  

Required Must Skills

• Expert level Power BI development experience.
• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or comparable curriculum from grade one University.
• Experience developing VBA Scripts and Macros for automation purposes.
• Highly proficient in Excel and Data analysis.
• Has good knowledge of Power App and Power Automate.
• Knowledge of Python and SQL is preferred.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain domain is highly recommended.
  
  

Desired Skills

Candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Having skill in Powerpoint and other Microsoft tools (Optional).

Has a strong customer focus.

Has demonstrated good analytical skills.

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

May 23, 2025 - June 2, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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