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.
If you want to join a global team and gain experience in a fast-paced growing environment - do not hesitate to apply and be a Contract Specialist with French language knowledge (Procurement Professional) in our team!
We are dedicated to building a new purchasing team in the Katowice area, where we are going to focus on talent development and certification of essential job functions, such as negotiation, contract lifecycle management, and communication. Every employee will receive personalized talent development strategies tailored to their unique skill set and knowledge of local culture and business practices.
Location: Katowice
What You Will Do:
- Provide end-to-end contract management (draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contracts and agreements to identify/mitigate/eliminate unusual risks, liabilities, and remedies)
- Act as a liaison between different divisions and partners across the globe to ensure the most effective and compliant contract process
- Prepare, execute, and archive relevant procurement legal documents (including MSAs, amendments, schedules, NDSAs, etc.)
- Negotiate with suppliers on non-commercial contract terms to minimize enterprise risk
- Manage document processes/approvals required for general business and SOX compliance
- Assist with other projects as necessary, including reporting on relevant productivity and velocity metrics
- Identify and implement process enhancements to drive continuous improvement
What You Will Have:
- Effective and professional communication skills in French, English
- Completed Bachelors or Masters degree in related fields (Legal preferred)
- Experience in Legal or Procurement responsibilities
- Familiarity with legal documents, understanding of complex legal terms and texts
- Active negotiation and influencing skills
- Eagerness to learn
- Ability to analyze data and transform it into information
- Knowledge of procurement processes and tools is a plus
We offer:
- Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
- Here you earn more than just a monthly wage because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package based on your yearly performance rating and corporate results.
- Employment, based on a contract of employment
- Continuous development with access to numerous trainings, including technical skills, and soft skills.
- Co-financing of sports card, medical care and lunching package
- Additional life insurance
The Power of Everyone
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:
November 10, 2025 - December 9, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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