Caterpillar Inc.
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants 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. Career Area
Procurement About EPD
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! Role Definition
Assesses the supplier quality and ensures that all the products are free from defects and are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and legal standards. What You Will Do
Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms. Generating reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates. Researching potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards. Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans. Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired What You Will Have
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems. Level: Extensive Experience
Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes. Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems. Process Improvement
Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods with focus on continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Level: Extensive Experience
Streamlines the critical workflow for executing key processes. Sets priorities for addressing process problems that limit performance. Develops methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes. Monitors external sources for applicable new methods and controls. Analyzes findings from improvement cycles to ensure success of interventions. Coaches others to develop the skills to improve processes. Quality Orientation
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques. Level: Extensive Experience
Collaborates with other groups to develop quality standards synchronized across units. Defines quality from multiple perspectives — operational, employee, customer, market. Applies current best practices to modify standards and improve quality outcomes. Resolves apparent discrepancies between quality and safety objectives. Monitors intangible measures of quality such as perceived quality to ensure operational outcomes are relevant to stakeholders. Coaches team members in applying methodologies for quality assurance. PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
Knowledge of PPAP elements, submissions, and objectives. Level: Extensive Experience
Develops testing and validation procedures to test the quality of manufactured parts/products to meet customer standards. Identifies and resolves key issues with PPAP implementation and submissions. Monitors the execution of PPAP steps within a facility and ensures compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines. Oversees PPAP implementation; builds strong relationships between stakeholders. Reviews complex documentation and elements required during PPAP submission. Trains others on PPAP execution to obtain required approvals and explains different submission levels. Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies
Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities. Level: Extensive Experience
Ensures communication vehicles effectively inform affected areas and personnel. Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards. Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices. Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence. Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards. Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for the organization. Supplier Management - MFG
Knowledge of processes and methods to manage relationships with suppliers of raw materials or components. Level: Extensive Experience
Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward. Monitors supplier performance; works to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements. Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers. Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple/large suppliers. Evaluates issues and terminates supplier relationships as appropriate; collaborates with legal departments. Ensures fulfillment of reporting and record-keeping requirements. Supplier Evaluations and Certification
Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification. Level: Extensive Experience
Evaluates potential suppliers for a wide variety of products. Develops a preferred suppliers list for selection and evaluation. Designs key aspects of and processes for evaluating a supplier's capabilities. Compares and contrasts alternative methods and tools for evaluating organizations and products. Analyzes and resolves supplier product quality, support, or pricing problems. Works with multiple evaluation, selection, and certification initiatives. Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Location: Griffin, GA This position requires a 5-day-a-week office presence. 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 factors, including job level, market location, knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Salary is 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 Posting Dates
October 6, 2025 - October 20, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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Be among the first 25 applicants 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. Career Area
Procurement About EPD
Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! Role Definition
Assesses the supplier quality and ensures that all the products are free from defects and are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and legal standards. What You Will Do
Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms. Generating reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates. Researching potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards. Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans. Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired What You Will Have
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems. Level: Extensive Experience
Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes. Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies. Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems. Process Improvement
Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods with focus on continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Level: Extensive Experience
Streamlines the critical workflow for executing key processes. Sets priorities for addressing process problems that limit performance. Develops methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes. Monitors external sources for applicable new methods and controls. Analyzes findings from improvement cycles to ensure success of interventions. Coaches others to develop the skills to improve processes. Quality Orientation
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques. Level: Extensive Experience
Collaborates with other groups to develop quality standards synchronized across units. Defines quality from multiple perspectives — operational, employee, customer, market. Applies current best practices to modify standards and improve quality outcomes. Resolves apparent discrepancies between quality and safety objectives. Monitors intangible measures of quality such as perceived quality to ensure operational outcomes are relevant to stakeholders. Coaches team members in applying methodologies for quality assurance. PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
Knowledge of PPAP elements, submissions, and objectives. Level: Extensive Experience
Develops testing and validation procedures to test the quality of manufactured parts/products to meet customer standards. Identifies and resolves key issues with PPAP implementation and submissions. Monitors the execution of PPAP steps within a facility and ensures compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines. Oversees PPAP implementation; builds strong relationships between stakeholders. Reviews complex documentation and elements required during PPAP submission. Trains others on PPAP execution to obtain required approvals and explains different submission levels. Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies
Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities. Level: Extensive Experience
Ensures communication vehicles effectively inform affected areas and personnel. Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards. Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices. Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence. Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards. Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for the organization. Supplier Management - MFG
Knowledge of processes and methods to manage relationships with suppliers of raw materials or components. Level: Extensive Experience
Facilitates supplier partnering arrangements that share risk and reward. Monitors supplier performance; works to resolve discrepancies between performance and agreements. Develops quality standards and controls for suppliers. Builds and maintains partnerships with multiple/large suppliers. Evaluates issues and terminates supplier relationships as appropriate; collaborates with legal departments. Ensures fulfillment of reporting and record-keeping requirements. Supplier Evaluations and Certification
Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification. Level: Extensive Experience
Evaluates potential suppliers for a wide variety of products. Develops a preferred suppliers list for selection and evaluation. Designs key aspects of and processes for evaluating a supplier's capabilities. Compares and contrasts alternative methods and tools for evaluating organizations and products. Analyzes and resolves supplier product quality, support, or pricing problems. Works with multiple evaluation, selection, and certification initiatives. Additional Information
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Location: Griffin, GA This position requires a 5-day-a-week office presence. 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 factors, including job level, market location, knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Salary is 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 Posting Dates
October 6, 2025 - October 20, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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