Category Buyer (Truck Transportation)

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt be the Caterpillar we are today. Now this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Category Buyer (Truck Transportation) in Morton IL.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts integrated logistics and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

Werecommittedto our customers who build a better world with our products services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Job Summary:

• The Category Buyer (Truck Transportation) provides supply network solutions expertise using Quality Cost Logistics Development and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.

Additional Info:

• This role is located in Morton IL and does not offer relocation
• This role is 1st shift
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel

What You Will Do:

• 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 as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
• Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly while considering production demands and suppliers conditions.
• Documenting the suppliers performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

What You Have (Required Skills):

• 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.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Industry knowledge of Truck Transportation
• Contracts Management and Administration: 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.
• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods technologies and processes; ability to analyze improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.
• 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.

What You Will Get:

• Through it all we areone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
• Learn more about theCaterpillar Experience.

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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