Career Area:
Procurement
Job 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.
Join Caterpillar’s global Procurement Operations team as a Contracting Procurement Professional. We are looking for 3 experienced professionals to join our team.
Contracting Procurement Professional – IT contracts: We are looking for someone who will help shape the future of IT contracting. In this role, you will manage end-to-end IT procurement contracts for the EAME region, with focus on U.S. and U.K. markets. You will lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and collaborate across global teams to support strategic business goals.
Contracting Procurement Professional – Italian speaker: If you are fluent in Italian and English to manage legal procurement documents for the EAME region, with a focus on Italy. You will lead negotiations, ensure full compliance, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to streamline the contracting process.
Contracting Procurement Professional – Japanese speaker: If you are fluent in Japanese and English to manage legal procurement documents for the Japan and the EAME region, with a focus on Japan. You will lead negotiations, ensure full compliance, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to streamline the contracting process.
Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Cloud & Software Agreements)
Negotiate non-commercial terms (indemnity, liability, IP, confidentiality) with U.S./EAME.-based suppliers OR with our Japanese suppliers
Coordinate contract workflows, approvals, signatures, and storing in our contract lifecycle management system (NextGen)
Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken (Italian knowledge is essential for the person supporting the EAME region, and Japanese knowledge is essential for the person supporting Japan)
Top candidates will also have:
At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.
Posting Dates:
August 5, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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