Global Category Procurement Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Category Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across global categories. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, drive performance improvements, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost reductions and supply assurance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Supply Network, data-driven decision making, and leadership in category management within Power & Energy Procurement.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Prior procurement experience in Castings, Fabrications, and/or Non-Metallics categories is preferred.
• Experience with Drivetrain components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement a worldwide sourcing strategy for a specific category.
• Identify performance gaps and develop improvement plans with the supply base.
• Collaborate with Supply Network on risk mitigation and predictive cost modeling.
• Develop and manage a high-performing global supply network leveraging PCC.

Skills

Effective communications

Negotiating

Category management

Supplier management

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL is seeking a Category Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing across global categories. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, drive performance improvements, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost reductions and supply assurance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Supply Network, data-driven decision making, and leadership in category management within Power & Energy Procurement.