IS Specialist - - Procurement System Deployments

Career Area:
Business Technologies, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Job Title: IS Specialist - Procurement System Deployments
Salary Grade: £60,000 - £70,000
Location : Birchwood / Peterborough (Hybrid working pattern)
Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 18% Bonus
• Monthly Car Allowance - £600pcm
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.
The Opportunity
This role is primarily responsible for Deployment, Supplier Enablement and Catalog Support in the EAME Region for Caterpillar Indirect Procurement systems supported by the GFSD Digital Excellence Team which Includes:
Primary Solutions:

• Guided Buy - GEP SMART
• NextGen - Coupa

Secondary Solutions:

• Third Party Labor - IQ Navigator / Beeline
• My Caterpillar Travel Expense (MCTE) - SAP Concur
• Expense and Procurement Card Programs

What You Will Do:
This position will help support the internal Indirect Procurement organization as well as key stakeholders across the enterprise.

• People: Works effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
• Leadership: No direct reports. Will demonstrate advanced project management skills required to collect, compile, assimilate, communicate, and maintain information as required. Incumbent will assess and recommend solutions. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.
• Strategy: Help customers with deployment, testing, communication, supplier enablement, catalog support, master data collection, training and hypercare related activities

What Skills You Have:

• Experience: Role relevant experience within IT Systems, including database and middleware technologies, as well as experience Cloud Based ERP Deployments
• Problem Solving:
• Technology Advising
• Application Design, Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• System and Technology Integration:
• System Testing
• Technical Troubleshooting:

Top Candidate Will Also Have some of the following skills/experience:

• Experience using a procurement platform - NextGen (Powered by Coupa) is preferred.
• Knowledge of end-to-end Source-to-Pay business process.
• Preferred that the incumbent is familiar with basic procurement and quality principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Advanced Excel Pivot Tables and V-Lookups desired.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in Data Analytics and Reporting

Additional Information

• Up to 30% Travel
• No relocation package offered.
• This role will be posted in other countries.

What will Caterpillar do for you?
From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.
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.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid
Posting Dates:
June 14, 2024 - June 29, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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