Category Buyer – Hydraulic & Powertrain

Caterpillar Inc.

Onsite
Hydraulic tube and component procurement
Supplier relationship management
Qcldm expertise
The category buyer role is to provide purchasing solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value on Hydraulic tube and other components from suppliers in Japan

Job Summary

  • The category buyer role is to provide purchasing solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value on Hydraulic tube and other components from suppliers in Japan.
  • This role is responsible for category procurement management across hydraulic components and powertrain‑related suppliers, with a primary focus on hydraulic tube suppliers, as well as tailor‑made suppliers.
  • When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.

Matching Summary

The category buyer role is to provide purchasing solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value on Hydraulic tube and other components from suppliers in Japan.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hydraulic tube and component procurement
  • Supplier relationship management
  • QCLDM expertise
  • Cost reduction initiatives
  • Negotiation and data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Manufacturing and supply chain synergy
  • Supplier development collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills for consensus
  • Problem-solving capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
  • Progressively responsible experience
  • Native Japanese language and Fluent English

Work Rights

Not specified

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