Indirect Procurement Category Buyer - Construction Services

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer for Indirect Purchasing to drive global sourcing strategies and supplier collaboration. The role focuses on developing policies, agreements, and catalogs while coordinating with category-based buyers to optimize indirect spend.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in negotiations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. This onsite role supports the GFSD Indirect Procurement organization and includes relocate assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience is desired.
• Knowledge of AI prompting techniques and data analytics processes to uncover insights and support decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence across teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, communicate, and implement global, regional, and local sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate on policies, agreements, catalogs, and special procurement programs.
• Act as liaison with Category-based Buyers for strategic suppliers and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Data analytics

Effective communications

Negotiating

Supplier relationship management

Interpersonal relationships

Contracts management

Purchasing tasks

Strategic sourcing

Category strategies

Supplier liaison

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer for Indirect Purchasing to drive global sourcing strategies and supplier collaboration. The role focuses on developing policies, agreements, and catalogs while coordinating with category-based buyers to optimize indirect spend.

Ideal candidates will bring experience in negotiations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing. This onsite role supports the GFSD Indirect Procurement organization and includes relocate assistance where applicable.