Category Buyer I

Caterpillar of Australia

Peoria, IL, US
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00 py
On-site
Supplier relationship management
Strategic sourcing methods
Purchasing policies and regulations
Build relationships with local and global suppliers to execute category and supplier strategies that exceed the business needs in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) of purchase finished material

Job Summary

  • Build relationships with local and global suppliers to execute category and supplier strategies that exceed the business needs in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) of purchase finished material.
  • Manage supplier performance utilizing procurement tools and data analysis to support Supplier Excellence Recognition certification and supplier operational success.
  • Lead projects across Caterpillar disciplines and divisions and supplier teams to implement improvement opportunities, onboard new programs, and meet business needs.

Matching Summary

Build relationships with local and global suppliers to execute category and supplier strategies that exceed the business needs in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) of purchase finished material.

Salary

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing methods
  • Purchasing policies and regulations
  • Data analytics techniques
  • Negotiation across organization

Nice-to-have

  • Building sustainable communities
  • Driving process and cost improvements
  • Supplier Excellence Recognition certification

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or 3 years equivalent experience
  • Logistics, supply chain, or procurement experience
  • Project management experience
  • Contracts management and administration experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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