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Senior Communications Specialist Strategic Procurement & Planning Division
Senior Communications Specialist Strategic Procurement & Planning DivisionCaterpillar • Peoria, Illinois, USA
Senior Communications Specialist Strategic Procurement & Planning Division

Senior Communications Specialist Strategic Procurement & Planning Division

Caterpillar • Peoria, Illinois, USA
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Career Area : Communications

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

This is Caterpillar

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional to join the Strategic Procurement & Planning Division (SPPD) as a Senior Communications Specialist.

This position will report to the manager of SPPD Division Communications and plays a key role in supporting strategic communications across the enterprise. SPPD is part of Caterpillars Resource Industries segment and includes global teams who are working to connect the physical and digital worlds of the supply value chain to maximize competitive advantage and deliver top-quality products and services. The Senior Communications Specialist will partner with senior leaders and cross-functional enterprise teams to shape messaging drive alignment and develop processes that help further the organizations business this role youll lead and execute strategic communications initiatives that support division and enterprise priorities enhance the Caterpillar supplier experience and improve overall procurement processes.

What You Will Do :

  • Work across a large matrixed organization to develop own and execute comprehensive communications plans that drive business objectives of key procurement leadership and segment partners.
  • Lead strategic communications initiatives that elevate awareness of key compliance efforts that impact supplier and procurement professionals experiences.
  • Lead end-to-end communications support for executive-level events that showcase supplier performance and recognition ensuring alignment with strategic messaging and stakeholder engagement goals.
  • Manage supplier communication compliance by overseeing review processes to ensure suppliers adhere to established communication guidelines and enterprise procedures.
  • Collaborate across teams : Work closely with procurement subject matter experts business leaders and communications and media relations colleagues to develop content for a variety of audiences internal and external. Deliverables include customer stories announcements and events; presentations; speeches; communications plans and articles.
  • Deliver lean and process excellence to enhance quality and accelerate delivery ensuring streamlined high-impact communications that make it easy for stakeholders to do business with SPPD.
  • Uphold brand consistency : Maintain a consistent tone and style across all content adhering to brand guidelines and voice.
  • Analyze performance : Monitor communications metrics to refine strategies and continuously improve engagement.

What You Will Have :

  • Education / experience : College or university degree in communications marketing or a related field and / or considerable job-related experience in corporate communications with proficiency in digital communication tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Planning & organizing : Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan prioritize and execute multiple projects independently and with urgency; skilled at simplifying complex ideas anticipating stakeholder needs and adjusting messaging to drive clarity and alignment
  • Outcomes focus : Big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and align messaging and deliverables to key customer objectives and strategies
  • Communicating for impact : Excellent listening verbal and written communication skills; develops a clear and complete understanding of needs through careful listening probing reflecting and summarizing
  • Copywriting and editing : Strong content creation skills and the ability to edit for various audience consumption
  • Interpersonal relationships : Outstanding relationship management; skilled at establishing and maintaining trust with customers clients peers and vendors
  • Risk management : The skill to identify assess and mitigate communication-related risks such as reputational damage or internal misunderstandings.
  • Additional info :

  • This position is located in Peoria IL or Irving TX
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
  • Sponsorship is not available
  • International and domestic travel up to 10%
  • About Caterpillar

    Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

    Final details :

    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.

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    Summary Pay Range :

    $110520.00 - $165840.00

    Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at Dates :

    November 7 2025 - November 13 2025

    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.

    Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Bidding,Crane,Finance Management,Accountancy,Avionics,Blackberry

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 110520 - 165840

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