Caterpillar Thiruvallur Hiring Product Procurement Engineer

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Role Definition

This role manages part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) activities. The work involves collaborating with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering and procurement category teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost management activities from concept through PPAP, so that parts arrive at the right quality and total cost within timelines. This involves working with functions such as packaging, transportation, business resources and supply chain.
• Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management supply strategies, building a competitive advantage for customers by developing, optimizing and integrating a world-class supply network.
• Manage quality feedback loops so that lessons learned from quality defects are applied across the supply base.
• Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability and use of supplier capabilities.

Skill Descriptors

• Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of data-driven decision-making processes and tools, and the ability to gather and analyze data to support decisions that match strategic business goals.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of analysis techniques and tools, and the ability to find the root cause of organizational problems and build alternative solutions.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of communication concepts, tools and techniques, and the ability to transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of how to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative way.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Knowledge of cost-benefit principles and tools, and the ability to assess the purpose and scope of a product, process or project in terms of cost and benefit.
• Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes for managing business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or components, and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice.
• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes, and the ability to continuously analyze, improve and re-evaluate procurement processes.
• Supply Chain Management: Knowledge of supply chain functions, principles and techniques, and the ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools that control end-to-end processes.

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.