Career Area: Enterprise Cross Functional 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. One company, limitless opportunities Caterpillar (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company.html) is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count. The A pprenticeship An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real-life experiences. We are looking for an apprentice to join our Procurement team located at our Peterborough facility (PE1 5FQ). Every engine or piece of equipment we build starts with the components or raw materials that evolve into products to build a better world. Procurement is accountable for selecting suppliers, aligned to the needs of the business strategy and to ensure they deliver products on-time, to the right quality and cost. Our apprentices will: - earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £23,950 per year, - receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, - have access to a contributory share and pension scheme,flexible benefits,flexible working opportunities, family-friendly policies and up to 9% bonus. In collaboration with our partnered training provider, CIPS Corporate Services Ltd (https://urldefense.com/v3/\_https:/www.cips.org/employers/people/apprenticeships\_;FtR4BK4x7WL3xYs8WGlmsq8VIt1Z9pigP3rajPK-THMF2z8dMNo0BHAlIkA4eDEv2Vs5SMIDZ9LMjgPkE-BDP4bVrpXnvlcliDmP8U9$), this 19-month apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities within the procurement space. This level is ideal for individuals completely new to procurement or those that have limited procurement knowledge. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing the apprenticeship, fully supported throughout the duration of the programme and leading to the successful completion of a globally recognised qualification; CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement & Supply Operations. Following the successful completion of the Level 3 advanced certificate, you will complete a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement & Supply (https://www.cips.org/qualifications/diploma-in-procurement-supply?campaignid603082445&adgroupid1340307043982537&adid&msclkid95303ad9aade1b3d0e4d5da54539f54a). The E xperience During the apprenticeship you will be on a rotational training programme and given the opportunity to experience different functions within Procurement, designed to expose you to the multiple teams and responsibilities within the department. You'll learn from and work closely with our experts and improve your knowledge in multiple functions, including some of the following: Site Procurement, Product Procurement, Category Procurement, Cost Management, Supplier Quality and New Product Introduction. You will also work closely with our key process partners and teams around the business including Supply, Quality, Engineering, Business Resources and Product Management. Providing a great opportunity to start building your network and knowledge base to allow you to develop and thrive. Work will include, but not be limited to: - Purchase order management through launching and management of purchase orders in terms of parts related to pilot, production and supplier tooling - Administration of Supplier Tooling including Request for Investment and ensuring Tooling represents value for money - Ensure Supply Performance by collaborating with Supply Chain to monitor past due schedules and support improvement plans - Support the introduction of New Products by obtaining and evaluating quotations from a variety of suppliers to determine best total cost - Involvement in category strategies that support multiple facilities around the world, collaborating with many internal business partners Entry requirement - GCSEs: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Maths and English. - A-Levels:? Not required NOTE: Equivalent academic qualifications to the above requirements welcome. You can apply with predicted grades. If you're successful at the interview stage, the job offer will be conditional on you achieving the required grades before September 2024. Our Culture There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation. We respect and value people with different opinions, experiences and backgrounds and believe that by working together, we can produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Our Sustainability Commitment Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/sustainability.html) to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/company/caterpillar-foundation.html) and stay involved in the communities we help build. Post? a pprenticeship On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you are very likely to be offered a position within our world-class team with plenty of opportunity for long-term progression. Many of our former apprentices now occupy senior management roles within our organisation as career development is the foundation to?all?our apprenticeship?schemes.? We are passionate about our people and their development, and our professionally accredited apprenticeships schemes stand as testament to that. It's your time and talent, make it counts. Join us today Recruitment Timeline Go Live: January 17 th 2025 Closing Date: February 23 rd 2025 Interview/Assessment Centre Day (in-person): Between April 7 th to 2 nd May 2025 Engagement Day (in-person): July 3 rd 2025 (provisional) Employment Start Date: September 8 th 2025 (provisional) The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your skills and experience on your application relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. NOTE: Only apply for a maximum of two apprenticeship schemes. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other schemes at a later stage. Recruitment Process Stage one - Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application; this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for.? Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.? Stage two - Assessment Centre : The half day assessment centre (i.e. interview) will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. Each will consist of a group exercise, an interview and a presentation. Details will vary depending on the career area/role you are applying for. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.? Stage three - Offer: After the assessment centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our chosen candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. We hold an Engagement Day for all new apprentices to provide you with an opportunity to meet fellow new starters across the facility before your employment start date. Apprentices will join the business in September 2025. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpilla r. ? If you have a question, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team o n UKRecruitmentcat.com. Posting Dates: January 17, 2025 - February 23, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .