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.

　　Performs analytical tasks and initiatives on huge amount of data to support data-driven business decision for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses.

　　Responsibilities

　　• Directing the data gathering, data mining, and data processing processes in huge volume; creating appropriate data models.

　　• Exploring, promoting, and implementing semantic data capabilities through Natural Language Processing, text analysis and machine learning techniques.

　　• Leading to define requirements and scope of data analyses; presenting and reporting possible business insights to management using data visualization technologies.

　　• Conducting research on data model optimization and algorithms to improve effectiveness and accuracy on data analyses.

　　• 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 in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

　　Qualifications :

　　Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business)

　　Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management analytics.

　　Strong penchant for solving complex business problems with most suitable analytic tool

　　Ability to work collaboratively in a global team and with cross-functional departments.

　　Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement initiatives.

　　Skill Descriptors

　　Business Statistics : Knowledge of the statistical tools, processes, and practices to describe business results in measurable scales; ability to use statistical tools and processes to assist in making business decisions.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Explains the basic decision process associated with specific statistics.

　　• Works with basic statistical functions on a spreadsheet or a calculator.

　　• Explains reasons for common statistical errors, misinterpretations, and misrepresentations.

　　• Describes characteristics of sample size, normal distributions, and standard deviation.

　　• Generates and interprets basic statistical data.

　　Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.

　　• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.

　　• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.

　　• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.

　　• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

　　Data-driven Decision Making : Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Applies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process.

　　• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data.

　　• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

　　• Participates in the process of identifying projects that will drive KPIs.

　　• Utilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

　　Query and Database Access Tools : Knowledge of data management systems; ability to use, support and access facilities for searching, extracting and formatting data for further use.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Defines, creates and tests simple queries by using associated command language in a specific environment.

　　• Applies appropriate query tools used to connect to the data warehouse.

　　• Obtains and analyzes query access path information and query results.

　　• Employs tested query statements to retrieve, insert, update and delete information.

　　• Works with advanced features and functions including sorting, filtering and making simple calculations.

　　Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

　　Level Basic Understanding:

　　• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.

　　• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.

　　• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.

　　• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

　　Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System : Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Uses the system to process routine purchase orders and payments.

　　• Communicates with professionals to understand various procedures for a specific procurement system within the organization.

　　• Troubleshoots common applications or data problems for a specific procurement system.

　　• Uses software to monitor the status and shipment of orders.

　　• Maintains inspection records, photographs, and important documentation of procurement system.

　　Purchasing Tasks and Activities : Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding.

　　• Uses available procurement systems and tools.

　　• Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications.

　　• Works with basic purchasing related tasks and activities.

　　• Adheres to various requirements and steps 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.

　　Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

　　EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

　　Relocation is available for this position.

　　Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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