Category Buyer

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Job Title: Category Buyer

Salary: up to 58500 depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee UK

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

Job Summary
Caterpillar Financial Services Division (Indirect services) is looking to add an IT Professional Services & Telecoms Category Buyer who will provide supply network solutions expertise using Quality Cost Logistics Development and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value. The IT Professional Services & Telecoms Category Buyer will act as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly while considering internal Stakeholder and Business Unit demands. If this sounds like the opportunity for you we encourage you to apply to join Caterpillars growing and dynamic workforce!

What You Will Do:

• Developing managing and executing the IT Professional Services & Telecoms Category strategy managing policies agreements source catalogs and special procurement programs.

• Recognizing the potential for cost decreases improved service levels and quality improvement as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.

• Manage the global IT professional services & Telecoms supplier relationship including

• Mentor and develop other procurement professionals and promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.

What You Have:

• Data Analytics and Negotiating skills

• 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. 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 and Effective Communication

• Ability to handle a substantial flow of IT purchasing projects with challenging/expedited deadlines. Actively facilitate and manage procurement from start to finish with a hands-on approach.

• Degree preferably in Business Management Finance Purchasing IT. or equivalent purchasing professional qualification or progressive experience in sourcing/purchasing for Indirect or Direct in relation to IT or professional services.

Ideally you will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Demonstrated understanding of category deliverables savings commitments milestones and obligations and establish a project plan to meet them.

• Analytical problem solving and project leadership expertise.

• Maintain knowledge of current IT trends vendor capabilities and changes within the technology landscape for traditional and emerging solutions.

• Manage and optimizing supplier performance including contract compliance continuous improvement innovations and reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO).

• Established negotiator; able to interpret analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. You will benefit from a very competitive compensation and benefits package career development and training opportunities from a globally-renowned company which is driven by its core values of Integrity Excellence Teamwork Commitment and Sustainability.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI

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