Career Area:
Procurement
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Do work that matters.
Join Caterpillar’s global Procurement Operations team as a Contracting Procurement Professional and 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.
Location: Katowice
What you’ll do:
- Draft, negotiate, and manage IT contracts (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Cloud & Software Agreements)
- Negotiate non-commercial terms (indemnity, liability, IP, confidentiality) with U.S./U.K.-based suppliers
- Coordinate contract workflows, approvals, signatures, and storing in our contract lifecycle management system (NextGen)
- Act as a point of contact for business stakeholders, suppliers and legal counsel
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and procurement standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and analyze contract lifecycle performance
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- multiple years of experience in contract negotiation or procurement (IT-related experience is essential)
- Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Solid knowledge of procurement systems and IT contract structures
- Strong organisational and project management skills and significant attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making skills
- High ethical standards, interpersonal and collaborative approach
- Flexible to work shifts: either 7:00–9:00 a.m. to 3:00–5:00 p.m. CET or 12:00–8:00 p.m. CET
- Stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated initiative, good judgment and accountability
TOP CANDIDATE WILL ALSO HAVE:
- Law degree
- Experience in shared services or international procurement
- Familiarity with tools such as Coupa, NextGen
- Understanding of procurement and legal compliance standards in the EAME and the U.S. regions
- Prior experience providing contracting support for a public company
Employment, based on contract of employment
Experience-based salary and Annual bonus based on individual and company performance
The co-financing of sports card, medical care and lunching package
Additional life insurance
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:
September 16, 2025 - September 29, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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