Category Buyer

Caterpillar; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global construction equipment manufacturer is seeking a Category Buyer in Singapore. In this role, you will develop and execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure cost-effective sourcing. You will leverage your expertise in data analytics and negotiation to enhance performance while collaborating closely with suppliers. The position is full-time and requires onsite work. Caterpillar values your career growth and offers a one-year renewable contract based on performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting and transforming data.
• Ability to effectively transmit and interpret ideas and information.
• Knowledge of effective relationship management with suppliers.
• Ability to negotiate across organizations and with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy and special procurement programs.
• Act as liaison to communicate supplier and production demands.
• Document supplier performance and maintain relationships.

Skills

Data Analytics

Effective Communications

Interpersonal Relationships

Negotiating

Contracts Management and Administration

Purchasing Tasks and Activities

Supplier Relationship Management

Strategic Sourcing

Job description

Career Area: Procurement

Job Description: Caterpillar is seeking a Category Buyer in Singapore to provide supply network solutions expertise using Quality Cost Logistics Development and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.

What You Will Do:

• Develop, manage, and execute the category strategy, managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
• Recognize the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions, and quality improvement, and ensure sound business proposals and risk assessment.
• Act as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly while considering production demands and suppliers’ conditions.
• Document supplier performance on time sensitivity and production, maintaining a strong relationship with suppliers.

What You 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.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of techniques and ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups constructively and collaboratively.
• Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate across the organization and with external vendors and clients constructively and collaboratively.
• Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards, and processes for managing and administering contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
• 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 concepts and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged partnering relationships.
• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies, and processes; ability to analyze, improve, and re‑evaluate organizational procurement processes continuously.

Key Skills:

• Account Management
• Execution
• Insurance Management
• Import & Export
• Catering Operations
• Building Electrician

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Additional Info:

• This position is offered on a one‑year renewable contract subject to business requirements and individual performance.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of Singapore which can be found through our employment website.

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. Here you earn more than just a wage because we value your