Career Area:
Supply Chain and Logistics
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.
Support regional and global buyers through price and contract analysis to achieve service and price that meet operational objectives and in accordance with Cat’s long-term carrier strategy.
Support buyers to establish service provider selection criteria and evaluate those service provider’s capabilities against these criteria.
Work with service providers to establish business reviews
Drive visibility of transportation rates/services through new or existing technology platforms / rate cloud
Act as commercial point of contact for spot quotes requests for our internal customers.
Drive resolution regarding overdue outstanding receivables (track on-time payments to providers), missing rates and on time delivery.
Dashboard creation to facilitate procurement activities
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of EAME transportation market; cost drivers and capabilities of carriers.
Bachelor degree, preferably in logistics or equivalent through experience
Minimum 2 years of progressive job-related experience as an analyst
Skilled Excel user
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Good communication and collaboration skills.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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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.