Category Buyer

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

2d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

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. Caterpillar is seeking a highly skilled Category Buyer to join the Light Fabrications team in the Building Construction Products Division. In this role you will provide supply network solutions expertise using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management and Sustainability (QCLDMS) to deliver maximum value.

Requirements

Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling 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.
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Strong knowledge of product, NPI, Facility, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies
Experience in one or more of the following areas: purchasing, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers
Understanding of Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management and Sustainability (QCLDMS)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base as well as lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers
Drive performance excellence in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management and Sustainability (QCLDMS) through supplier partnerships
Develop, manage, and execute global category strategies, including policies and agreements, source catalogs, special procurement programs
Recognize the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment