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Graduate Scheme – Global Procurement

Location : Stafford

Salary : £31,848, £1000 Sign on Bonus, 10% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Pension, Flexible working and 25 days annual leave. (Plus bank holidays)

At Caterpillar, you build what matters—whether it’s the career you want, crucial work skills, strong relationships or new technologies. – Our work is powered by our people.

What do we do?

Large Power System Division (LPSD) Procurement provides Caterpillar with a sustainable competitive advantage by helping us to select, manage, develop and collaborate with a worldwide supply base. With over $5 Billion of annual material purchases across 40+ global facilities, placing this spend with the very best external suppliers is vital to the performance of the business. Delivering the lowest total cost for the materials, parts and services that our business needs is a vital element of Caterpillar’s strategy.

Joining our on-site procurement team at the Stafford Engine manufacturing facility you will learn to provide purchasing solutions and deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock.

Diversity at Caterpillar

When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. We are proud to be named in the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity (2019) and to be the employer of one of the top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50 2021). Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

What experiences can we offer you?

During this two-year training programme, you will be given the opportunity to experience different aspects of procurement, designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in the function.

Areas of focus may include:

• Facility supply – supporting supply chain and quality departments to improve supplier performance. Supplier relationship and performance management of engine component suppliers covering multiple Caterpillar facilities.

• Product supply – supporting New Product Introduction programmes.

• Strategic Cost Management – developing a deep understanding of the tools available to lead data driven negotiations that result in optimised material costs. Actively involved in VAVE assessment and projects from these activities.

In each focus area, you will face a wide variety of challenges and have responsibility for either NPI (new product introduction) programs or managing supplier accounts, you will work closely with the extended global purchasing teams, engage and visit global suppliers and directly contribute to Caterpillar’s success.

We hold a Meet and Greet day for all new UK Graduate students to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the UK before you start your placement.

What happens after the graduate scheme?

After successful completion of the rotational programme, you will be promoted into a Product buyer position where you will be directly managing your own portfolio of spend and suppliers. We will provide you with the training and support you need to be successful at Caterpillar.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people that can demonstrate a highly participative working style and who can thrive working in a team of committed professionals. Great analytical skills, presentation skills and an ability to communicate at all levels are advantageous. Successful applicant will also hold a full UK driving license.

It is essential that applicants should have achieved or be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in one of the following disciplines; Procurement, Business or Engineering related degrees. Other relevant degrees may be considered.

Who is Caterpillar?

We are the world's leading manufacturer of Construction and Mining Equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Operating from 50 countries around the globe, the Caterpillar brand has developed into a symbol of strength, respect, and integrity. The organisation has a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which it operates. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

How do I apply?

Go to catukgraduates.com for more information.

NOTE: Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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