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Job Description:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location : Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Benefits: 25 days annual leave,

9% bonus

Contributory pension scheme- Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme- Caterpillar will matched 50% of the employee's contribution

CAT Flexible Benefits

Onsite Parking

Who is Caterpillar? What do we do?

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products

and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform

to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment,

help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Job Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual, if you’re looking to work within a busy, fast paced and varied role where you can provide excellent customer service skills.

In this role you will provide confidential and flexible assistance to the Energy & Transportation Global Purchasing Manager and UK-based leadership team. The Purchasing Manager you will primarily assist leads a global team of purchasing professionals managing direct material purchases supporting Caterpillar and Perkins brands.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Extensive diary management, scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.

• Coordinate communications by receiving and passing along e-mails, notices, etc.

• Compiling of agendas and meeting packs where required to ensure the Purchasing Manager is fully prepped for any meetings.

• Prepare presentation materials as needed.

• Assist with organising all UK and overseas travel arrangements.

• Assist with providing an efficient correspondence via email and phone.

• Provide efficient cover for the Purchasing Manager when absent from the office & holiday cover for the other PA’s as and when required

• Manage expenses and expense report processing.

• Offering a highly confidential, flexible administrative support function.

• Arrange supplier / business partner visits including lodging, meals, scheduling, meetings, etc.

• Provide other routine administrative duties as required.

• Coordinate department vehicle reservations and ensure appropriate arrangements for maintenance bookings are made.

• Complete monthly audit reporting submissions

Skills and Experience:

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• High attention to detail with strong time management and organisation skills

• PA Experience dealing with senior leaders

• Highly proficient in Microsoft office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach

• Strong communication skills & administration skills

• Flexible and adaptable to change

• Able to work to tight deadlines whilst prioritising workload

• Able to operate with integrity, maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to exercise judgement and take proportionate actions where necessary

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Strong ability to prepare presentation materials with excellent visual skills and presentations PowerPoint and

• Experienced in communication with external partners (customers / suppliers)

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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