Category Buyer III for NA Harnesses

Caterpillar; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global manufacturing company seeks a Category Buyer to enhance procurement strategies in their Santa Catarina location. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships and implementing data-driven sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields and relevant experience. Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel, and Python is essential. Competitive remuneration offered.

Formación

• Advanced English-speaking level.
• Extensive work experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute the category strategy managing policies.
• Recognize potential for cost decreases and quality improvement.
• Strengthen relationships with the supply base.

Conocimientos

Data Analytics

Effective Communications

Negotiating

Supplier Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or accounting

Herramientas

Power BI

Excel

Python

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Career Area: Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute the category strategy by managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and ensuring capacity is in place to meet the organizations requirements.
• Recognize the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
• Strengthen the business relationship with the supply base
• Collaborate across verticals to align activities
• Improve the performance of the NA harness supply base

Description

Candidate will be a Category Buyer in the RI NA wire harness category team. Responsibilities include managing a MX supply base for wire harnesses.

Education Requirement

A bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or accounting is preferred; however, equivalent mid-level experience in supply chain and purchasing will also be considered.

Advanced English-Speaking Level

What You Will Have

Data Analytics:

• Interpret operational and performance data to support decision-making.
• Identify trends and evaluate data quality and analysis methods.
• Guide data collection processes and mentor others on data sources.

Effective Communications:

• Deliver clear, jargon-free presentations and reports.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Adapt communication style to audience and context.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Collaborate effectively across teams and management levels.
• Demonstrate empathy and adaptability in interactions.
• Understand and respect diverse perspectives.

Negotiating:

• Apply win-win negotiation strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Use active listening to uncover interests and resolve issues.
• Present positions clearly while remaining open to alternatives.

Contracts Management and Administration:

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain vendor documentation and support contract preparation.
• Follow organizational protocols for contract management.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities:

• Execute procurement tasks using appropriate systems and tools.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and specifications.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Extensive work experience in purchasing or supply chain
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and resolve issues.
• Monitor supplier satisfaction and performance.
• Support implementation of supplier relationship strategies.

Strategic Sourcing:

• Conduct sourcing activities and analyze market data.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support senior professionals in multi-environment sourcing.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Lognet experience
• Previous Buyer Experience
• Procurement & Vendor Management experience managing supplier relationships, executing purchase orders, and driving cost control and compliance.
• Strategic Sourcing & Analytics proficiency in spend analysis and forecasting using tools like Power BI, Excel, and Python to support sourcing decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration ability to align sourcing strategies with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to support product and process improvements.

Additional Details

The location for this position will be in either Mossville Il (Bldg. AC) or Monterrey-Villa Office (Santa Catarina)

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position will require up to 25% travel

Final details

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates:

septiembre 5, 2025 - septiembre 19, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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