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Kevin Malone

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Director of Analytics - Strategic Procurement and Planning Division at Caterpillar Inc.
📍 Peoria Metropolitan Area, United States

Kevin Malone is the Director of Analytics at Caterpillar Inc. , specializing in strategic procurement and planning. His career at Caterpillar spans roles in enterprise strategy, competitive intelligence, and large power systems design. He holds a B. S. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and certifications in M&A from the University of Chicago.

Kevin has a strong foundation in hands-on engineering, demonstrated by his early work developing prototype micro-plasma lamps and designing complex diesel engine aftertreatment solutions. His senior design project involved creating a state-of-the-art door system for a refrigeration company, showcasing his innovative problem-solving skills from the start of his career.

He is a co-inventor on a U. S. patent for a machine fluid system filter protector.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director of Analytics - Strategic Procurement and Planning Division
Job Level
Middle
Location
Peoria Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Kevin shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Kevin cares about

Procurement Analytics
As the Director of Analytics for the Strategic Procurement and Planning Division, this is central to his current professional focus at Caterpillar.
Competitive Intelligence
Previously led competitive intelligence research and analysis teams for multiple divisions within Caterpillar, indicating a deep expertise in this area.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Director of Analytics - Strategic Procurement and Planning Division
Caterpillar Inc.
3-2019 - 5-2024
Sr. Manager - Enterprise Strategy
Caterpillar Inc.
3-2015 - 2-2019
Design Engineer - Large Power Systems
Caterpillar Inc.
1-2011 - 2-2015
Engineer - Virtual Product Development
Caterpillar Inc.
5-2010 - 12-2010
IT Analyst - Global Information Systems
Caterpillar Inc.
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Education
2005 - 2009
B.S.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2005 - 2009
Secondary Field of Concentration
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2009 - 2009
Coursework: Spoken Mandarin & Chinese Culture
Qinghai Normal University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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