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 Summary
Seeking a strategic procurement qualified with 7-10 years of experience in Fuel Systems, Oil Pumps, Water Pumps, Machining, Casting, and Forging commodities, capable of driving sourcing strategy, supplier development, cost competitiveness, localization, and capacity expansion.

Required Experience
· 7-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.
· Strong category management experience in Fuel Systems, Oil Pumps, Water Pumps, or Engine Components.
· Proven track record in supplier negotiations, RFQs,



supplier nominations, and contract management.
· Experience with castings, forgings, precision machining, and assembly manufacturing processes.
· Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PCN, PFMEA, Control Plans, and supplier quality systems.
· Demonstrated success in cost reduction, localization, VA/VE, and SSP improvement initiatives.
· Experience in supplier capacity planning, demand ramp-up support, and supply risk mitigation.
· Ability to lead cross-functional teams across Procurement, Engineering, SQE, Manufacturing, and Operations.
· Strong commercial acumen, including should-cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO).
· Proven ability to manage strategic supplier relationships while driving quality, delivery, cost, and business continuity performance.

Preferred Industry Background: Experience with leading automotive, off-highway, engine, or component manufacturers.

Preferred Commodity Experience
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📌 Category Buyer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Bengaluru