**Career Area**:Procurement**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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**Role Definition**This role will support manufacturing equipment purchases and life cycle management.Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.
**Responsibilities**- Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
- Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reducti...