Global Category Buyer – Pumps & Valvetrain

Y-Axis; Greater London, Peterborough, Stafford; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Pension scheme (contribution match)

Share scheme (50% match)

Flexible benefits: health/dental, EV,休

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Category Buyer for P&E Oil and Water Pumps & Valvetrain to shape sourcing strategies across global suppliers. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while supporting manufacturing and supply chain objectives.

Join a world leader in heavy equipment, with a focus on sustainability and innovative energy solutions. The role requires onsite work at Peterborough & Stafford and offers a competitive package and

Qualifications

• Experience in Procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a related business function.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret supplier, operational, and financial data and support business decisions.
• Experience building and managing supplier relationships, including performance management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category and sourcing strategies that create value through improved quality, cost, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Partner with global suppliers and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risk, and strengthen supply network resilience.
• Drive negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Use market intelligence, spend analysis, and supplier performance data to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Champion supplier relationship management to ensure quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product, manufacturing, and supply chain objectives.
• Lead projects focused on cost reduction, supplier development, process improvement, and supply continuity.

Skills

Transportation & Logistics

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Category Buyer for P&E Oil and Water Pumps & Valvetrain to shape sourcing strategies across global suppliers. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while supporting manufacturing and supply chain objectives.

Join a world leader in heavy equipment, with a focus on sustainability and innovative energy solutions. The role requires onsite work at Peterborough & Stafford and offers a competitive package and