Global Category Buyer - Sourcing & Supplier Leadership

Caterpillar Inc.; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the Netherlands seeks a strategic sourcing professional to manage global product groups and supplier relationships, delivering procurement strategies that support cost control and reliability.

You will lead international supplier negotiations, develop action plans, monitor performance, and drive cost reduction, risk management, and continuous improvement across the Supply Network. The role requires English proficiency and Dutch fluency (B2), on-site work five days a week, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree level (HBO) or higher.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute global product group and category strategies related to procurement policies and supplier management.
• Negotiate favorable terms and monitor supplier performance including delivery reliability and quality.
• Lead cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply network.

Skills

Data Analytics

Dutch language (B2)

English proficiency

ERP systems

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree (HBO)

Tools

ERP systems

Six Sigma

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in the Netherlands seeks a strategic sourcing professional to manage global product groups and supplier relationships, delivering procurement strategies that support cost control and reliability.

You will lead international supplier negotiations, develop action plans, monitor performance, and drive cost reduction, risk management, and continuous improvement across the Supply Network. The role requires English proficiency and Dutch fluency (B2), on-site work five days a week, and