Caterpillar Brazil
* Lead projects focused on lean processes, global market understanding, tools, and systems.* Design and develop solutions; collaborate with stakeholders and business users to gather Voice of Business (VOB), Voice of Customer (VOC), and business requirements; prepare implementation plans for successful deployment.* Contribute to strategic initiatives such as developing standardized best practices, offerings, services, and associated tools and training.* Serve as a technical representative for the discipline, working directly with procurement and enterprise stakeholders, including presenting recommendations to leadership.* Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Source-to-Contract (S2C) functions within the GEP platform (QUANTUM).* Develop and document functional requirements for software enhancements and process improvements.* Partner with IT/development teams to ensure alignment with Azure DevOps (ADO) processes for managing enhancements and defect resolution.* Execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all enhancements and bug fixes, ensuring quality and functionality before deployment.* Provide training and guidance to end users on new features and best practices; promote adoption.* Monitor and report on system performance and adoption; recommend improvements as needed.* Collects and analyzes data to identify process improvement opportunities.* Suggests methods to reduce variation and waste.* Applies experience in procurement and S2C processes to recommend improvements.* Collects and organizes data for trend analysis.* Prepares charts and reports to present findings.* Leverages strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and support decisions.* Provides constructive feedback and listens actively.* Communicates clearly in presentations and reports.* Demonstrates proven ability to collaborate across teams and with senior stakeholders.* Explains basic negotiation principles and techniques.* Applies rapport-building strategies to foster trust.* Utilizes procurement experience to support vendor and stakeholder negotiations.* Identifies key components of cost-benefit analysis.* Explains basic principles and factors influencing decisions.* Applies analytical skills to evaluate procurement and process improvement initiatives.* Describes concepts and benefits of category management.* Explains major stages of the category lifecycle.* Uses procurement experience to optimize category strategies and sourcing processes.* Explains roles and tasks within procurement.* Understands policies and procedures for purchasing.* Demonstrates hands-on experience with GEP QUANTUM and familiarity with ADO processes.* Experience in procurement transformation projects.* Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.* Experience with Snowflake* Knowledge of compliance and risk management in supplier onboarding.* Timely completion of UAT with zero critical defects post-deployment.* High acceptance rate of submitted requirements by development teams.* Achieve targeted adoption rates for new features within 60 days of release.* Contribute to measurable reduction in sourcing and contracting cycle times.* Maintain stakeholder satisfaction score of 4.5/5 or higher in quarterly feedback surveys.* Ensure adherence to procurement policies and audit requirements.* **Location:** This role is based in Mossville, IL and requires on-site presence five days per week.* **Relocation:** Relocation assistance is not available for this position.* **Work Authorization:** Sponsorship is not offered for this role.* **Travel:** Less than 25% travel is expected.* 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
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