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
• Delivering analysis and maintenance of purchasing and quality data including but not limited to; purchase orders, quotations, invoices, source catalogs, material rejection disposal reports, tooling records, supplier data and measurements.
• Working with master planners on outsourcing needs; establishing blanket purchase orders and vendor managed inventory (VMI).




• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.
Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors
Business
Business Process Design: Knowledge of business process design; ability to develop appropriate techniques to re-examine key processes and focus on optimizing organizational performance.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies a business process re-engineering methodology for a specific situation.
• Describes the phases of process re-engineering.
• Explains the purpose of business process design or re-engineering.
• States the key business process design rules in own area.
Individual
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems an

📌 Associate Purchasing Analyst (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai