Tubes Category Buyer (f/h)

Caterpillar Inc.

Grenoble, France
Base: from 47k€ annually; bonus: variable componen...
Onsite
Industrial technical purchasing experience
European supplier base management
Cost reduction project execution
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Tubes Category Buyer in Grenoble, France, to lead supplier strategy and cost reduction initiatives for fluid delivery systems. The ideal candidate should have a background in industrial purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to teamwork, while the position offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing and executing a European supplier strategy for fluid tube categories to support factory operations.
  • Candidates will lead cost reduction initiatives through market analysis, negotiations, and contract establishment.
  • The position offers a competitive annual salary starting from 47K€, flexible hours, and 9 days of RTT plus extra paid leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Tubes Category Buyer in Grenoble, France, to lead supplier strategy and cost reduction initiatives for fluid delivery systems. The ideal candidate should have a background in industrial purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to teamwork, while the position offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits.

Salary

Base: From 47K€ annually; Bonus: Variable component included; Benefits: Flexible hours, 9 RTT days, 4 extra vacation days, PEE/PERECO, cafeteria, parking

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Industrial technical purchasing experience
  • European supplier base management
  • Cost reduction project execution
  • Fluent English communication skills
  • Supplier performance monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Strong negotiation and influence skills
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Problem-solving and prioritization
  • Honesty and humility values
  • Cross-functional coordination ability

Key Requirements

  • Bac+5 degree or equivalent engineering/business school diploma
  • First successful experience in industrial technical purchasing
  • Fluent English required (reading, writing, speaking)

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