Procurement Professional(Contracting Specialist)

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.

Your Impact 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. What does it mean to live the Caterpillar Experience? It means you play a part in building a better world. You contribute to a winning culture—a spirit of accountability—that has driven change on every continent for more than 90 years. To work with us is a commitment to improve sustainability, invent for the digital age and innovate in order to bring solutions to millions of people.  Sure, you work for Caterpillar. But more importantly, you work for the good of your career, your family, your community, and your world. Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Procurement Professional(Contracting Specialist) to join our  India Contracting COE -Global Finance Services Division. We are looking for a Procurement Professional to join our Procurement Operations team and support NA region. In this role, you will manage the full contract lifecycle from drafting to negotiation, execution, and archiving, while ensuring that our contracts meet Caterpillar’s legal, compliance, and operational standards. You will collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and Business partners to reduce enterprise risk and deliver process excellence. You will engage directly with suppliers, especially across NA region, as well as internal business stakeholders to negotiate non-commercial terms, manage document flow in procurement systems, ensure approvals and signatures are in place, and support continuous process improvements. The preference for this role is to be based out of Bangalore – Caterpillar PSN  What You Will Do: Negotiate non-commercial terms (e.g., indemnity, liability, IP, confidentiality) with suppliers in NA regions to ensure alignment with Caterpillar standards.   Prepare, review, execute, archive legal procurement documents such as MSAs, SOWs, Amendments, and Schedules using enterprise tools.   Manage the contract workflow in procurement system, including gathering internal inputs, routing for approvals and coordinating signatures.   Act as a key liaison for internal clients and stakeholders, ensuring clarity on contract process, status, and expectations. Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and SOX requirements throughout the contracting process.   Work cross-functionally with Procurement, Legal, and Business teams globally.   Monitor contract velocity and participate in reporting and data analysis. Proactively identify and implement improvements in contract-related processes. What You Have: Min. 8 years of experience is required on contract negotiation - Master Contract Agreements – Mandatory.  Educational Qualification – LLB / LLM in any specialization (or) 4-year college or university degree is required (or) Min. 10 years - Buyer experience on contract management and on Masters. Fluency in English (written and spoken) • Extensive contracting experience with Master Agreements, SOW/ Statement of Work, Local Implementation Agreements, Amendments, etc.  Strong organizational and project management skills and significant attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment An analytical mind, which is essential for guiding decision making  Procurement experience managing large volume of contracts  Strong Work Ethic, writing skill, interpersonal and collaboration skills. Integrity, collaboration mindset, and accountability. This position requires candidate to work a 5-day -a -week schedule in the office TOP CANDIDATE WILL ALSO HAVE: Experience working in a shared service or multinational procurement environment Familiarity with tools such as Coupa, NextGen Understanding of procurement and legal compliance standards in the NA region Effective communication and stakeholder management skills Highly professional with superior verbal and written communication skills Prior experience providing contracting support for a public company Demonstrated initiative, good judgment and accountability Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives. Skills desired: Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals. Level Working Knowledge: • Applies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a Decision-Making process. • Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data. • Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. • Participates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions. • Utilizes the basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

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. Level Working Knowledge: • Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. • Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions. • Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns. • Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. • Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Level Working Knowledge: • Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. • Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. • Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. • Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. • Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Level Working Knowledge: • Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status. • Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects. • Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements. • Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project. • Produces standard project status reports.

Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business. Level Working Knowledge: • Works with the procurement of services, materials or equipment. • Follows established procedures, documentation requirements and approval level requests to conduct procurement activities. • Interprets benefits, issues and considerations of using e-procurement. • Uses available procurement systems and tools in transactions with approved suppliers. • Assists in reviewing the fulfillment of administrative and documentation requirements for the completion of purchase.

Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System: Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application. Level Extensive Experience: • Improves standard processes to maximize the procurement system's efficiency and effectiveness. • Coaches on the application of a specific procurement system, its benefits and drawbacks. • Teaches others how to use advanced technologies and tools of a specific procurement system. • Resolves various complex procurement system problems that arise. • Facilitates the creation of interfaces with other procurement applications. • Manages all procurement features and facilities for the organization.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services. Level Working Knowledge: • Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding. • Uses available procurement systems and tools. • Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications. • Works with basic purchasing related tasks and activities. • Adheres to various requirements and steps of the procurement process.

Logistics Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials; ability to understand, predict and control the movement of goods, materials and supplies. Level Working Knowledge: • Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance. • Works with logistics in a domestic environment. • Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system. • Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity. • Participates in integrating logistics processes and developing effective networks. What you will get: Work Life Harmony Earned and medical leave. Relocation assistance Holistic Development Personal and professional development through Caterpillar ‘s employee resource groups across the globe Career developments opportunities with global prospects Health and Wellness Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage Employee mental wellness assistance program   Financial Wellness Employee investment plan Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.   Additional Information: Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

This position requires working onsite five days a week.  

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 30, 2026 - July 6, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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