Job Description
Career Area: Procurement
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.
As a
Category Buyer , you will supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value to the indirect procurement travel and fleet categories. You will be working as an individual contributor and will be responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with suppliers.
What You Will Do:
Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production.
What You Have:
Data Analytics:
Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
Effective Communications:
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Interpersonal Relationships:
Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Supplier Relationship Management:
Knowledge of supplier relationship management concepts and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
Contracts Management and Administration:
Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
Degree or equivalent experience desired.
Top Candidates will also have:
Experience negotiating commercial legal agreements
Experience with data analytics
Experience driving/achieving Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development & Management (QCLDM) goals for the organization
Experience managing and developing customer and supplier relationships
Experience with Coupa, Lognet, & Guided Buy procurement systems
Additional Info:
This position can be located in Peoria IL, Seguin TX, North Little Rock AR, and Griffin GA
This role is full time and currently requires a minimum of 3 days in the office
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
up to 15% travel
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Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
February 21, 2025 - March 7, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
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.
As a
Category Buyer , you will supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value to the indirect procurement travel and fleet categories. You will be working as an individual contributor and will be responsible for maintaining a strong relationship with suppliers.
What You Will Do:
Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production.
What You Have:
Data Analytics:
Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
Effective Communications:
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Interpersonal Relationships:
Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Supplier Relationship Management:
Knowledge of supplier relationship management concepts and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
Contracts Management and Administration:
Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
Degree or equivalent experience desired.
Top Candidates will also have:
Experience negotiating commercial legal agreements
Experience with data analytics
Experience driving/achieving Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development & Management (QCLDM) goals for the organization
Experience managing and developing customer and supplier relationships
Experience with Coupa, Lognet, & Guided Buy procurement systems
Additional Info:
This position can be located in Peoria IL, Seguin TX, North Little Rock AR, and Griffin GA
This role is full time and currently requires a minimum of 3 days in the office
Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
Sponsorship is not available
up to 15% travel
\#LI
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
February 21, 2025 - March 7, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer.
All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
Key skill Required
- Data Analytics
- Accounts
- Logistics
- Analytics
- Career Development
- Communication
- Compensation and Benefits
- Development
- Effective Communication
- Indirect Procurement
- Innovation
- Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Management
- Negotiating
- Quality Improvement
- Reimbursement
- Strategy
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Sustainable Communities
