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Caterpillar, Inc. Vendor Management Analyst in Kosice, Slovakia
Career Area:
Business Technologies, 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.
Who is CAT Digital? What do we do?
Big machines require big thinking. Are you looking for your next big challenge?
Cat® Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc., leveraging the latest technologies to build industry leading digital solutions for our customers and dealers. With over one million connected assets worldwide, our teams use data, technology, advanced analytics, telematics, and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Working with a Fortune 100 leader, you can build your career on a global scale and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies. We’ve created an inclusive environment for you to explore your passions, make an impact and do the work that really matters. Join Us.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking talented individuals to join our team to help us establish and grow our presence, organization, culture, which will drive our digital product development efforts. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with top professionals working on very high impact and visibility products. Don't miss this chance to join a newly forming presence and support digital innovation for a global leader in heavy machinery!
As a Vendor Manage ment Analyst Cat Digital's new Slovakian branch, you will have the opportunity to support and manage our procurement activities, maintain strong relationships with our vendors, both locally and globally. You will play a crucial role in optimizing our procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. You will assist in the management of our vendor portfolio, to drive operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
What will you do?
Main duties for Vendor Manage ment Analyst managing policies, practices, and operations for the selection, negotiation, and purchasing/licensing of technology products and services.
Arbitrating claims or complaints occurring under the performance of contracts.
Implementing processes and tools for different types of contracts, risk assessments, disputes, and issue resolutions, etc.
Assessingvendor capability of meeting business objectives, recommending new vendors in terms of capacity.
Negotiating, extending, terminating, and renegotiating contracts for the acquisition of equipment, materials, products, or services.
This position works directly with Slovakia based engineering leadership and reports into Cat Digital VMO in the US.
What you have:
Background and experience:
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Product and Vendor Evaluation: Knowledge of product and vendor evaluation; ability to implement processes for the evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components ensuring they are in line with an organization's business needs and architectural principles.
Software Licensing: Knowledge of the legal practices, considerations and management of software licensing; ability to implement, support and update software licensing processes.
Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
Global Sourcing: Knowledge of global sourcing; ability to procure raw materials, components, services and equipment in a global arena.
ITIL Service Delivery: Knowledge of ITIL Service Delivery; ability to apply ITIL processes and standards for managing the provision of IT services in line with customer expectations.
Top Candidates will also have:
Relevant procurement or vendor management certifications such as the CTPS (Certified Technology Procurement Specialist) or CTPE (Certified Technology Procurement Executive),...
What we offer:
At Cat Digital, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and we believe in investing in the development of our employees. As a member of our team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as very competitive compensation and benefits packages, like:
2500euros / month gross
Performance related annual cash incentive
Industry leading Pension plan
5 days of extra vacation above the legislative requirement
Attractive Life insurance
1 Volunteering Day
Multisport Card
Take the chance to apply now for this position at newly forming Cat Digital Slovakia branch!
Contract type:
Full-time
Place of work:
Kosice, Slovakia
Working time:
To ensure seamless efficiency of the team every interested candidate has to count with moved working time to 10:00 - 18:00 or 11:00 to 19:00.
Additional Information:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html
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Posting Dates:
September 2, 2024 - September 29, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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