Category Buyer

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Caterpillar as a Category Buyer and play a integral role in shaping the future of procurement within our team. By developing and managing strategies for IT Professional Services & Telecoms, you'll help maximize value while ensuring strong supplier relationships and effective project leadership. Experience in negotiating and data analytics will help you thrive in this dynamic role, where fostering innovation and continuous improvement is key. A competitive salary and extensive benefits await you, including a contributory pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 12% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management, Finance, or IT preferred.
• Experience in sourcing/purchasing for Indirect or Direct IT services.
• Ability to manage IT purchasing projects with challenged deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute IT Professional Services & Telecoms Category strategy.
• Develop supplier relationships and facilitate procurement processes.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and service improvements.

Skills

Data Analytics

Negotiating skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Finance

Equivalent purchasing qualification

Job description

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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 don'tjust 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.

Job Title: Category Buyer

Salary: up to £58,500 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 employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's 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 Caterpillar’s 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 world’s 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, we’ve 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

Posting Dates:

June 26, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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