Procurement - Buyer (Graduate Scheme)

**Career Area**:Enterprise Cross Functional**:
**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.

**Graduate Scheme**

**Discipline**:Procurement

**Location**:Desford

**Benefits**:£33,800, £1500 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.

**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.

**What do we do?**

Our Procurement teams provide Caterpillar with a sustainable competitive advantage by selecting, managing, developing, and collaborating 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 organisation. Delivering the lowest total cost for the materials, parts and services that our business needs is a vital element of Caterpillar’s strategy.

**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 have partnerships with external organisations such as Society of Women Engineers and Women's Engineering Society as well as several Employee Resource Groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**What experiences can we offer you?**

During this two-year rotational 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.

Rotations may include:

- Facility Supply - supporting supply chain and quality departments to improve supplier performance
- Product Supply - supporting New Product Introduction programmes
- Category Purchasing - supplier relationship and performance management of Cab and Cab Component suppliers covering multiple Caterpillar facilities
- Cost Centre of Excellence - development of data analytics to support optimized product cost

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

You will also be given the opportunity to further enhance your knowledge through studying towards a professional qualification with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

**What happens after the graduate scheme?**

After successful completion of the rotational programme, you will be promoted into a Category Supplier Development position, directly managing your own portfolio of suppliers and will be responsible for Quality improvement initiatives within the supply base. We will provide you the training and support you need to be successful at Caterpillar.

**Who are we looking for?**

We’re looking for people who can show us a highly participative working style, and who thrive in a team of committed professionals. Great analytical, presentation skills and an ability to communicate at all levels. You should be on track or have achieved a 2:2 in a Business, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Engineering degree.

A driving license is essential for this position.

We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success.

**Recruitment Process**:
**Stage two - Assessment Centre**:The Assessment Centre day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.

**How do I apply?**

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