Strategic Category Buyer — Data-Driven Sourcing

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer to deliver value through Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) principles, developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost and quality improvements across the supply network.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, participate in contract administration, and use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities that enable continuous

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Extensive experience in data analysis to drive decisions.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience in contract administration and negotiations.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and execute category strategies and supplier agreements.
• Identify cost reduction, inventory optimization, and quality improvements.
• Serve as liaison between organization and suppliers for production needs.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Build strong supplier relationships to support business objectives.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for sourcing decisions.
• Participate in contract administration and ensure policy compliance.
• Support procurement activities through market research and spend analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analytics

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract administration

Communication

Collaboration

Predictive analytics

AI in daily work

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Procurement systems

Analytical tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer to deliver value through Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) principles, developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost and quality improvements across the supply network.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, participate in contract administration, and use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities that enable continuous