Engineering Materials Coordinator

Engineering Materials Coordinator

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.

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to support our engineering development builds by managing prototype material orders and ensuring timely delivery. Working across our Backhoe Loader, Compact Wheel Loader, and Telehandler product groups, you'll play a key role in keeping projects on track by coordinating with suppliers, tracking spend and collaborating with supply chain and logistics teams.

As an Engineering Materials Coordinator, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Coordinate prototype material orders across BHL, CWL, and TH product groups, ensuring timely procurement to support engineering development builds.
• Raise and manage purchase orders with internal and external suppliers, maintaining accountability for order accuracy and delivery timelines.
• Track and report material availability, proactively identifying delays or risks that could impact project milestones.
• Collaborate with supply chain and logistics teams to resolve issues with critical parts, ensuring smooth flow of materials into Desford operations.
• Maintain and own a material expenditure tracker by product line/project, providing accurate spend data to budget owners for financial planning.
• Review supplier performance and schedule adherence, escalating concerns and supporting resolution to maintain project continuity.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience using MRP systems such as Glovia or SAP to support planning and inventory control.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and supplier portals.
• Confidence working with digital tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and SharePoint.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar 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.

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 to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

As part of this role, you will receive training in Caterpillar's purchasing and procurement tools to support your job function. You will also be taught how to operate our machines with driver training, as we encourage all our engineering team to be familiar with the functions of the products we work on and operate them regularly.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 9% Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel: Not required