Global Indirect Procurement Category Lead – Construction

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement professional to lead global, regional, and local sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services. You will develop policies, agreements, and catalogs while liaising with Category Buyers to work with strategic suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong data analytics, and proven negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities. This role requires onsite work in Peoria, IL and relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of AI prompting techniques and data analytics processes to uncover insights and support decision-making.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for cross-functional collaboration and supplier engagement.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and contract/policy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement global, regional, and local sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate on policies, agreements, catalogs, and special procurement programs.
• Liaise with category-based buyers to align with strategic suppliers.
• Drive category strategies, policies, and procurement programs.
• Analyze cost, inventory, and quality improvements and assess risks in proposals.

Skills

Data Analytics

Effective Communications

Negotiating

Supplier Relationship Management

Interpersonal Relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement professional to lead global, regional, and local sourcing strategies for indirect goods and services. You will develop policies, agreements, and catalogs while liaising with Category Buyers to work with strategic suppliers.

Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong data analytics, and proven negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities. This role requires onsite work in Peoria, IL and relocation is available.