Category Buyer III

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Finance or Accounting
Working knowledge in enterprise systems such as Salesforce, SAP, and Lognet
Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques
Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques
Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts
Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing
Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies
Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes

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
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly
Documenting the suppliers’ performance on time sensitivity and production
Own supplier relationship and performance management for Caterpillar’s US Unformed Steel category
Collect and analyze market intelligence and deliver clear and timely communications, forecasts, and activities to appropriate business partners throughout the enterprise
Management of unique procurement / sales process that apply to unformed steel portfolio

Relevant and substantial steel industry experience in procurement or sales functions
Understanding of global commodity markets and market forces
Understanding of steel grade specifications and requirements to support form, fit and function
Substantial understanding of downstream utilization of steel components, relevant manufacturing processes, and engineering/metallurgical principles