Category Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago


Peoria, Illinois, United States Caterpillar Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Category Buyer to join our Earthmoving Supply Management Team at Caterpillar Inc. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring top-quality components for our earthmoving products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage supplier relationships, focusing on quality, costs, and logistics
  • Oversee supplier onboarding/offboarding and maintain/create supplier agreements
  • Handle daily procurement tasks and supplier performance management
  • Collaborate on part-level products and process development through Collaborative Product and Process Development (CPPD)
  • Support new product development by working on supplier selection, product cost targets, and ensuring supplier readiness
Requirements
  • 4-year college or university degree OR relevant progressive experience in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering
  • Strong data analytics skills with experience in analyzing supplier performance and procurement data to drive decision-making. Experience in SAP/ERP or similar system.
  • Proven negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favorable terms with internal teams and external vendors
  • Experience in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and maintaining supplier and development agreements
  • Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management, fostering productive partnerships and ensuring alignment with business goals
What We Offer

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits, including medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k), along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.



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