Contracting Procurement Professional (Japanese/Italian/IT-focus)

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.

Join Caterpillar's global Procurement Operations team as a Contracting Procurement Professional. We are looking for 3 experienced professionals to join our team.

Contracting Procurement Professional - IT contracts: We are looking for someone who will help shape the future of IT contracting. In this role, you will manage end-to-end IT procurement contracts for the EAME region, with focus on U.S. and U.K. markets. You will lead negotiations, ensure compliance, and collaborate across global teams to support strategic business goals.

Contracting Procurement Professional - Italian speaker: If you are fluent in Italian and English to manage legal procurement documents for the EAME region, with a focus on Italy. You will lead negotiations, ensure full compliance, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to streamline the contracting process.

Contracting Procurement Professional - Japanese speaker: If you are fluent in Japanese and English to manage legal procurement documents for the Japan and the EAME region, with a focus on Japan. You will lead negotiations, ensure full compliance, and work closely with internal teams and suppliers to streamline the contracting process.

Location: KATOWICE

What you'll do:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts (e.g. MSAs, SOWs, Cloud & Software Agreements)

• The person working with US stakeholders will handle IT contracts mainly, while the Italian and Japanese speakers will manage all categories based on request

• Negotiate non-commercial terms (indemnity, liability, IP, confidentiality) with U.S./EAME.-based suppliers OR with our Japanese suppliers

• Coordinate contract workflows, approvals, signatures, and storing in our contract lifecycle management system (NextGen)

• Act as a point of contact for business stakeholders, suppliers and legal counsel

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and procurement standards

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and analyze contract lifecycle performance

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required (law degree is especially preferred)

• Multiple years of experience in contract negotiation and strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract structure (IT-related and contracting experience is essential for the IT-focused role)

• Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken (Italian knowledge is essential for the person supporting the EAME region, and Japanese knowledge is essential for the person supporting Japan)

• Solid knowledge of procurement systems

• Strong organisational and project management skills and significant attention to detail while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making skills

• High ethical standards, interpersonal and collaborative approach

• For the IT-focused role we are looking for a candidate who is comfortable working in shifts to support the US market: either 7:00-9:00 a.m. to 3:00-5:00 p.m. CET or 12:00-8:00 p.m. CET

• Stakeholder management skills

• For the Japanese speaker role we are looking for a candidate who is comfortable working from 6:00 a.m. to 2:000 p.m. CET

• Stakeholder management skills

• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment and accountability

Top candidates will also have:

• Law degree

• Experience in shared services or international procurement

• Familiarity with tools such as Coupa, NextGen

• Understanding of procurement and legal compliance standards in the EAME and the U.S. regions

• Prior experience providing contracting support for a public company

What We Offer:

• Employment, based on contract of employment

• Experience-based salary and Annual bonus based on individual and company performance

• The co-financing of sports card, medical care and lunching package

• Additional life insurance

The Power of Everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Posting Dates:
August 5, 2025 - September 4, 2025

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

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