Category Buyer Ii – Electric Power

Caterpillar of Australia

Base: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00; bonus/equity: ince...
5-day in-office
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Advanced excel skills including vlookups
Strategic sourcing and category management
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer II for its Electric Power Division, responsible for managing supplier relationships and driving category strategies in procurement. The ideal candidate should possess strong data analytics, negotiation skills, and experience in supplier relationship management, with a focus on achieving cost reduction and quality improvements

Job Summary

  • This role involves driving supplier performance and category success within the Electric Power Division while owning key supplier relationships.
  • Candidates will analyze quotes and procurement data to identify cost-reduction opportunities and ensure business continuity in a fast-moving environment.
  • The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $97,530.00 to $146,290.00 along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

Matching Summary

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer II for its Electric Power Division, responsible for managing supplier relationships and driving category strategies in procurement. The ideal candidate should possess strong data analytics, negotiation skills, and experience in supplier relationship management, with a focus on achieving cost reduction and quality improvements.

Salary

Base: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus mentioned; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs
  • Strategic sourcing and category management
  • Supplier relationship management expertise
  • Data analytics for procurement decisions

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot or AI tools
  • Fast-paced manufacturing environment experience
  • Strong stakeholder alignment capabilities
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Extensive data analytics experience
  • Negotiation and purchasing knowledge
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Visa sponsorship not available

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