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Caterpillar

Product Procurement Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

Caterpillar is seeking a Product Procurement Engineer to support world-class product quality, supply continuity, supplier collaboration, and cost competitiveness across our manufacturing supply base.

Yamaha

Procurement Buyer

Kennesaw, GA

$26.25 - $35/hr

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Yamaha Motor Corporation

Procurement Buyer

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

$26.25 - $35/hr

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H. T. PROF Group

$110 - $135/hr

Responsible for managing all aspects of product procurement, including program negotiation with manufacturers, hiring, training, coaching, and counseling of all staff members; achieving corporate ...

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Procurement Analyst

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... products and services - Oversee agency-wide financial and procurement functions for IT, including software, SaaS, hardware, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, and managed/advisory services ...

Performance Food Group (New)

VP, Procurement

Webster, MN · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

... product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but ... Preferred qualifications Bachelors degree 10+ years Procurement with supervisory/management ...

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VP, Procurement

Orlando, FL · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

... product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but ... Preferred qualifications Bachelors degree 10+ years Procurement with supervisory/management ...

Performance Food Group

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$100K/yr

Responsible for managing all aspects of product procurement, including program negotiation with manufacturers, hiring, training, coaching and counseling of all staff members; achieving corporate ...

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How much do product procurement jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for product procurement in the United States is $95,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is product procurement a stressful career?

Product procurement can be stressful due to tight deadlines, supplier negotiations, and budget management. Success often depends on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Product Procurement vs Purchasing Agent?

AspectProduct ProcurementPurchasing Agent
CredentialsTypically requires procurement certifications or related degreesOften requires purchasing or supply chain certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, supplier negotiations, contract managementOrder processing, vendor communication, transaction execution
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, retail, and corporate sectorsCommon in retail, manufacturing, and government procurement

Product Procurement involves strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management to ensure the right products are acquired at optimal terms. Purchasing Agents focus on executing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and processing transactions. While both roles require knowledge of supply chains and certifications, Product Procurement emphasizes strategic planning, whereas Purchasing Agents handle day-to-day purchasing activities.

What does product procurement do?

Product procurement involves sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods or services needed by a company to support its operations. Professionals in this field analyze supplier options, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely delivery while controlling costs. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of supply chain management are essential for success in this role.

Does product procurement make a lot of money?

Product procurement professionals can earn competitive salaries, especially with experience and industry knowledge. Salaries vary based on factors such as location, company size, and level of responsibility, with some roles offering bonuses or incentives. Overall, it can be a financially rewarding career for those with strong negotiation and supply chain skills.

What are entry level product procurement jobs?

Entry-level product procurement jobs involve assisting with sourcing and purchasing goods or materials for a company. These roles typically require basic knowledge of supply chain processes, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with procurement software or tools. They often serve as a starting point for careers in supply chain management or purchasing departments.
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Infographic showing various Product Procurement job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,876 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar

Decatur, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Caterpillar Inc. rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 480 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

286th of 489 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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.
Caterpillar is seeking a Product Procurement Engineer to support world-class product quality, supply continuity, supplier collaboration, and cost competitiveness across our manufacturing supply base. In this role, you will manage part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) activities while working closely with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, supply chain partners, and procurement category teams.
This role is ideal for a procurement, supplier quality, supply chain, or manufacturing engineering professional who enjoys solving complex technical and commercial problems, improving supplier performance, and helping ensure parts are delivered at the right quality, total cost, and timeline. You will help advance APQP, PPAP, cost management, VAVE, supplier readiness, design for manufacturability, and supply network optimization for critical components and product programs.
As a Product Procurement Engineer, your work will directly support a competitive, resilient, and high-performing supply network that enables Caterpillar to deliver durable products, operational excellence, and customer value.
What you will do:
  • Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost management activities from concept through Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and timeline.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers, packaging, transportation, business resources, supply chain, design control engineering, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams to support product readiness and supply execution.
  • Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management strategies to create a competitive advantage through a world-class supply network.
  • Manage quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned from quality defects are applied across the supply base.
  • Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and supplier capability analysis.
  • Use data-driven decision making to design KPIs, evaluate opportunities and challenges, oversee data gathering and analysis, and influence decisions with reliable information.
  • Apply analytical thinking to define problems, compare alternatives, identify meaningful data patterns, assess business impact, and develop practical solutions.
  • Build productive relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and technical teams to resolve issues, align priorities, and improve supply network performance.
  • Support supplier management by researching alternative vendors, participating in supplier selection, resolving routine supplier issues, and ensuring purchases meet delivery and quality expectations.
  • Support strategic sourcing activities by using data analysis, market research, purchasing budget review, continuous improvement, and sourcing standards to strengthen procurement outcomes.
  • Contribute to supply chain management by recognizing supply chain systems, identifying trends, integrating supplier transactions, and supporting part-specific supply chain improvement.

What skills you have:
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to establish credibility, build productive working relationships, influence key individuals, resolve differences, and contribute across teams.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to gather, analyze, and apply data to make organizational decisions aligned with business priorities; includes designing KPIs and evaluating challenges related to integrating data into decisions.
  • Supplier Management - Manufacturing: Ability to manage supplier transactions, research suppliers, resolve supplier issues, and ensure quality and delivery expectations are met.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to define problems, compare alternatives, identify patterns, assess stakeholders and impacts, and use logic to reach conclusions.
  • Effective Communications: Ability to adapt messages to the audience, communicate upward and outward, employ persuasion appropriately, and keep discussions focused.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis: Ability to evaluate alternatives, quantify costs and benefits, recommend measurement approaches, and align analysis with organizational goals and benchmarks.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Ability to apply sourcing methods, market research, data analysis, purchasing budget review, and continuous improvement practices in a procurement environment.
  • Supply Chain Management: Ability to understand supply chain systems, analyze trends, integrate supplier transactions, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Top candidates will also have:
  • Degree or equivalent experience desired.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), or New Source Introduction (NSI).
  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, supplier readiness, supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or part development.
  • Experience partnering with design engineering, value chain engineering, procurement category teams, suppliers, logistics, packaging, or supply chain teams.
  • Experience with VAVE, cost modeling, design for manufacturability, should-cost analysis, supplier capability assessments, or total cost analysis.
  • Experience applying structured problem solving, root cause analysis, quality feedback loops, or lessons learned across a supplier base.
  • Experience in manufacturing, heavy equipment, automotive, industrial products, machining, castings, fabrications, hydraulics, powertrain, electronics, or engineered components.
  • Ability to influence without direct authority across procurement, engineering, operations, manufacturing, quality, and supplier organizations.
  • Strong comfort with data, metrics, dashboards, supplier performance reporting, cost analysis, and business case development.

Additional information:
  • Primary Work Location: This role can be based in Decatur, IL and will require working onsite five days a week.
  • Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance is available.
  • Travel: This position will require occasional travel projected at 10-20%.
  • Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship, international assignments, and payroll transfers are not available for this role.

Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
  • 401(k) savings plans*
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
  • Health Lifestyle Programs*
  • Employee Assistance Program*
  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
  • Career Development*
  • Incentive bonus*
  • Disability benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 6, 2026 - August 19, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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