Senior Category Buyer

Caterpillar UK

Peoria, IL, US
Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; bonus/equity: inc...
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Global sourcing strategy development
Supplier performance management
Cost and risk management
** Caterpillar UK is seeking a Senior Category Buyer for its Indirect Procurement group, focusing on consulting services. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation, requiring strong negotiation and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global initiatives, including filling the functional seat for commercial discussions/negotiations with suppliers.
  • Lead the development, management, implementation, and execution of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy for Consulting Services.
  • This role is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and supply base strategy development and subsequent execution for the Consulting Services Category portfolio.

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** Caterpillar UK is seeking a Senior Category Buyer for its Indirect Procurement group, focusing on consulting services. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation, requiring strong negotiation and communication skills. **

Salary

Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off plan, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts, Career Development, Disability benefits, Life Insurance, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global sourcing strategy development
  • Supplier performance management
  • Cost and risk management
  • Contract negotiation and execution
  • Spend analytics

Nice-to-have

  • Building trusted partnerships
  • Mediating and reaching consensus
  • Acting with integrity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent
  • CIPS Level 6 / NVQ Level 4
  • Progressive experience in sourcing/purchasing
  • Proficient in building collaborative partnerships

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