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Category Buyer

Category Buyer

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationPeoria, IL, USA
Salary$110520 – $165840
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Well-developed communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to maintain a strong relationship with suppliers
  • Lead contract negotiations with providers
  • Extensive experience in project management and/or procurement
  • Works with various basic components of strategic sourcing, such as data analysis, market research, commodity indexation and purchasing budgets examination.

Responsibilities

  • Work with facilities and logistics engineering teams to develop best in class logistics automation solutions.
  • Documenting the suppliers’ performance on time sensitivity and production.
  • Procure material handling equipment and logistics automation services that meet Cat’s complex global operational and procurement standard requirements.
  • Key focus around strategic sourcing to ensure capacity, service and market price objectives are met.
  • Developing, managing, and executing the category strategy, policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Process improvement and/or Project Management
  • Industry relevant certifications (i.e. LEAN, Six Sigma, APICS, PMP)
  • Advanced Degree (Business, Logistics or Supply Chain)