Strategic Category Buyer – Power & Energy

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

HSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a Category Buyer to deliver supply network solutions for Engine General Castings Tier 2, focusing on QCLDM and strategic sourcing.

The role requires leading category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost reductions while ensuring supply continuity. You will liaise with internal teams and suppliers to align production needs with contracts, monitor supplier performance and risk, and apply data analytics to optimize decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing category strategies.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations.
• Knowledge of data analytics to inform sourcing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
• Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
• Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
• Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

Skills

Category strategy

Negotiation

Data analysis

Supplier relationship management

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a Category Buyer to deliver supply network solutions for Engine General Castings Tier 2, focusing on QCLDM and strategic sourcing.

The role requires leading category strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and driving cost reductions while ensuring supply continuity. You will liaise with internal teams and suppliers to align production needs with contracts, monitor supplier performance and risk, and apply data analytics to optimize decisions.