Posted:
June 13, 2026
Location:
Akashi, Japan, Japan

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.

**Role Definition**

+ This role is to assess the supplier quality and ensure that all the products are free from defects and are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and legal standards as a Supplier Development Engineer (SDE), and to provide supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value as a Category Buyer.

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Akashi, Japan
Posted: June 13, 2026
Deadline: June 18, 2026