Category Buyer III for NA Harnesses

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What You Will Do:
Develop and execute the category strategy by managing policies agreements source catalogs and ensuring capacity is in place to meet the organizations requirements.
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases inventory reductions and quality improvement as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
Strengthen the business relationship with the supply base

Collaborate across verticals to align activities

Improve the performance of the NA harness supply base

Description

Candidate will be a Category Buyer in the RI NA wire harness category team. Responsibilities include managing a MX supply base for wire harnesses.

Education Requirement:
A bachelors degree in supply chain engineering or accounting is preferred; however equivalent mid-level experience in supply chain and purchasing will also be considered.

What You Will Have:
Data Analytics:

• Interpret operational and performance data to support decision-making.
• Identify trends and evaluate data quality and analysis methods.
• Guide data collection processes and mentor others on data sources.

Effective Communications:

• Deliver clear jargon-free presentations and reports.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Adapt communication style to audience and context.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Collaborate effectively across teams and management levels.
• Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in interactions.
• Understand and respect diverse perspectives.

Negotiating:

• Apply win-win negotiation strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use active listening to uncover interests and resolve issues.
• Present positions clearly while remaining open to alternatives.

Contracts Management and Administration:

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain vendor documentation and support contract preparation.
• Follow organizational protocols for contract management.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities:

• Execute procurement tasks using appropriate systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and specifications.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Extensive work experience in purchasing or supply chain
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier satisfaction and performance.
• Support implementation of supplier relationship strategies.

Strategic Sourcing:

• Conduct sourcing activities and analyze market data.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support senior professionals in multi-environment sourcing.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Lognet experience
• Previous Buyer Experience
• Procurement & Vendor Management experience managing supplier relationships executing purchase orders and driving cost control and compliance.
• Strategic Sourcing & Analytics proficiency in spend analysis and forecasting using tools like Power BI Excel and Python to support sourcing decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration ability to align sourcing strategies with engineering supply chain and quality teams to support product and process improvements.

Additional Details:

• The location for this position will be in either Mossville Il (Bldg. AC)
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
• This position will require up to 25% travel.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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