Material Planning and Purchasing Manager - Electric Power

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Role Definition:

We are seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to join our global Electric Power Division (EPD) team as a Material Planning and Purchasing Manager at our Griffin, Georgia facility. EPD is dedicated to delivering sustainable and reliable power solutions to our customers. As our business continues to grow rapidly, we are looking for a strategic leader with deep expertise in supply chain design and management. This role is pivotal to the success of our Griffin Operations Facility and our packaging suppliers ability to meet customer expectations.

In this role you will manage a team of individual contributors responsible for procurement of materials and services needed in the manufacturing process. This team also plan those materials to be available on time to the manufacturing facilities.

What You Will Do:

• Manage supplier selection for in-house managed commodities.

• Evaluate supplier qualifications and lead price negotiations.

• Oversee daily procurement operations including:

  • Requesting quotes

  • Issuing purchase orders

  • Approving invoices/contracts

  • Resolving procurement issues

  • Managing vendor relationships and supplier quality/delivery

  • Maintaining accurate purchasing records

• Analyze historical and market data to assess purchasing decisions and recommend improvements.

• Implement audit and compliance technologies and participate in regulatory meetings.

• Ensure the quality of purchased goods and services; resolve major supplier issues.

• Mange the material planning function of our business to ensure our ERP system is managed to plan accurately to our supply base.

What You Have (Basic Skills Required):

• Quality Management

  • Ability to interpret and communicate results from quantitative/statistical tools.

  • Knowledge of how to conduct and lead quality reviews as it relates to supplier qualification.

• Effective Communication

  • Ability to deliver constructive feedback and adapt communication style to audience.

  • Ability to present ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.

  • Ability to interpret non-verbal cues and avoid unnecessary technical jargon.

• Negotiation

  • Knowledge of how to apply win-win negotiation strategies.

  • Ability to use active listening and probing to uncover issues and interests.

  • Knowledge of how to present and defend positions while remaining open to others perspectives.

• Audit & Compliance

  • Ability to understand the mission and structure of audit and compliance functions.

  • Ability to support major compliance initiatives and summarize key issues.

• Category Management

  • Ability to assist in category creation using spend and market analysis.

  • Ability to set goals, KPIs, and manage category performance.

  • Ability to identify and address category management challenges.

• Supplier Management (Manufacturing)

  • Ability to perform routine supplier management tasks and resolve issues.

  • Ability to use digital tools for supplier transactions and data management

  • Ability to participate in supplier selection and ensure delivery/quality compliance.

• Purchasing Operations

  • Knowledge of how to lead complex purchasing programs and advise on procurement challenges.

  • Ability to evaluate procurement strategies and implement process improvements.

  • Ability to train others on advanced procurement tools and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Material planning logic and planning

• SAP fundamentals

• Inventory planning strategies expertise in analysis and design

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this role

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

• Travel: 10%

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.

Posting Dates:

May 23, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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