Category Buyer III Electric Power

AboutP&E (Power & Energy):

The Caterpillar Power & Energy Segment (P&E) has a broad portfolio of products and services which include engines generator sets industrial gasturbinesand locomotives along with other related equipment depending on the industry and application. We deliver these products and services to Cat machine oil & gas power generationtransportationand industrial customers.

Job Summary:

Caterpillars Power & Energy Purchasing department has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer in Mossville IL or Lafayette IN. This role Provides supply network solutionsexpertise using Quality Cost Logistics and Development Management (QCLDM) to support Caterpillars fast growing Electric Power business.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global/regional initiatives;Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers

• Drive performance excellence inQuality Cost Logistics Development and Management (QCLDM)through supplier partnerships

• Collaborate with Supplier Development Professionals (SDPs) and Product/Facility Procurement teams

• Develop manage and execute global category strategies including: Policies and agreements source catalogs special procurement programs

• Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics

What You Will Have:

• Data Analytics:Extensive experience and 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:Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication conceptstoolsand techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.

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

• Negotiating:Extensive experience and 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.

• Supplier Relationship Management:Extensive experience and knowledge of supplier relationship managementconceptand strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs andmaintainengaged partneringrelationshipwith suppliers.

• Strategic Sourcing:Working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodstechnologiesand processes; ability to analyze improve and re-evaluate organizational procurementprocesscontinuously.

What Will Set You Apart:

• ABachelorsdegree

• Strong knowledge of product NPI Facility Manufacturing Supply Chain and Category Strategies

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:purchasing supply chainlogistics manufacturing and/or engineering

• Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred e.g.; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM) or comparable international certification

• UnderstandingofLean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers.

• Understanding of QCLDM

Additional Information:

• This positioncanbe located ineither Lafayette IN or Mossville IL and requires 5 days a week on-site availability

• Domestic relocation isavailablefor this role

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

• Travel is expected around 25% both domestic and international