Director, Purchasing

Job Purpose
Overall responsibility for procurement across Recycling direct material categories for Progress Rail. This includes identifying material requirements, securing reliable suppliers, negotiating agreements, measuring required quality metrics, and driving cost savings and process improvements to support operational efficiency.
Company Description
Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc...