Purchasing Analyst

Career Area:ProcurementJob Description: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.Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.About Cat FinancialCat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.Role Definition• Supports the day-to-day functions such as resource management, purchasing versifications, and servs as the point of contact for all building related purchasing requests.Responsibilities• Enters purchase orders into the purchasing system.• Reviews entries to assure proper association to projects and general ledger accounts.• Prepares and reviews purchase orders, contract agreements and invoices for appropriate manager approval in a timely manner.• Confers with managers, Accounting and/or Legal staff and/or vendors as necessary to resolve any questions related to invoices. Resolves discrepancies.Skill Required:• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with• high levels of precision.• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.• Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.Consideration for Top Candidates:Top candidates will have experience in the following• Proven Experience in Accounts Payable and Purchasing Processes: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing accounts payable functions, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring timely payments. They should be adept at handling complex transactions and maintaining accurate financial records, with a strong understanding of the three-way match process to avoid paying incorrect or fraudulent invoices. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid background in purchasing, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management. They should be skilled in creating purchase orders, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that procurement activities align with company policies and budgetary constraints.• Proficiency in Oracle Systems : The candidate should possess basic skills in using Oracle systems for Accounts Payable/Purchasing and PO management. They should be capable of processing purchasing transactions within Oracle, ensuring compliance with company policies and efficient workflow management.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:$60,084.00 - $96,144.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only 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 employeesVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:April 22, 2025 - April 29, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .