Senior Category Buyer

Caterpillar of Australia

Peoria, IL, US
Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; bonus/equity: inc...
On-site
Global sourcing strategy development
Supplier performance management
Cost and spend analysis
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

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.
  • This role is responsible for leading the development, management, implementation, and execution of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy for Consulting Services.
  • Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Matching 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.

Salary

Base: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global sourcing strategy development
  • Supplier performance management
  • Cost and spend analysis
  • Contractual document negotiation

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • Negotiation concepts and techniques
  • Contracts management and administration
  • Data analytics techniques and processes
  • Effective communication concepts
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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