Category Buyer

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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.

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

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base as well as lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers
• Drive performance excellence inQuality 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

What You Will Have:

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• ABachelorsdegree in 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 chainlogistics manufacturing and/or engineering
• UnderstandingofLean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers
• Understanding of Quality Cost Logistics Development Management and Sustainability (QCLDMS)

Additional Details:

• Work location: Clayton NC Sanford NC or Athens GA
• Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: upto 25% domestically.
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

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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