Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

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.

Procurement IT Manager

The Procurement IT Manager works as a leader within Caterpillar IT's Resource Industries, Order Fulfillment and Procurement Division. This IT Manager is the IT owner of a portfolio of 40 enterprise procurement applications, including the Enterprise Procurement Data Platform and supplier facing portal. The IT Manager's primary responsibility will be to lead a team of technology professionals while serving as a strategic liaison between IT and various business units. This role is responsible for managing people, cultivating strong business relationships and translating business needs into scalable, efficient IT solutions that align with organizational goals and delivering value for the Enterprise.

What You Will Do:

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of accountability, business acumen, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Allocate appropriately skilled staff and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of IT solutions.

• Promote cross-training and succession planning to ensure team resilience and growth.

Business Relationship Management (BRM)

• Act as the primary liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment of IT initiatives with business objectives.

• Participate in strategic planning sessions with business leaders to understand future direction and priorities.

• Maintain visibility at senior management levels and communicate IT capabilities in business terms.

Translating Business Needs into IT Solutions

• Collaborate with business units to gather and validate functional requirements and define solution designs.

• Oversee the development and deployment of IT solutions that support business processes, ensuring integration, scalability, and security.

• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business value.

Procurement Application Ownership

• Serve as the accountable IT owner for 35 enterprise procurement applications, including the Enterprise Procurement Data Platform and key supplier-facing systems.

• Ensure system reliability, performance, security, and compliance to IT standards, policies, and procedures.

• Monitor service levels and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure IT services meet or exceed expectations.

• Partner with procurement and supplier management teams to identify opportunities for innovation and automation.

• Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize the procurement application landscape in alignment with enterprise architecture.

• Lead or support audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Have:

• Four-year bachelor’s degree preferably in computer science, information systems, engineering or related field

• Direct development and/or deployment experience with SaaS and custom applications

• Experience working with onshore/offshore team model

• 3+ years’ experience leading enterprise development/ deployment teams

Skills Descriptors:

Business Acumen:

• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Information Technology Trends:

• Knowledge of marketplace experience, developments and trends related to the organization's use of Information Technology (IT); ability to apply knowledge of IT appropriately to benefit the organization.

Analytical Thinking:

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Talent Management:

• Knowledge of the critical competencies required to achieve intended results; ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining and leveraging talent across the organization.

Leadership:

• Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Vendor/Supplier Management:

• Knowledge of external provider management processes and ability to effectively manage the business relationship with external providers (e.g. vendors, service providers, contractors, consultants, and suppliers).

IT Service Management (ITSM):

• Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) service; ability to manage IT services and oversee service operations.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Domain knowledge in procurement business processes

• Strong accountability, planning/organization, teamwork and customer focus

• Highly developed interpersonal skills to deal with sensitive, emotional or potentially controversial situations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to empower teams

• BRM certification or equivalent experience in business relationship management

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.

• SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.

• This role requires 5 days onsite.

What You Will Get:

• 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 salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar -

Caterpillar Inc. is 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 nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

Compensation 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 employees

Posting Dates:

July 8, 2025 - July 17, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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