Category Buyer – Hydraulic & Powertrain

Caterpillar Inc.

Onsite
Category procurement management
Hydraulic tube suppliers
Supplier relationship management
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer for Hydraulic & Powertrain components, primarily focusing on supplier procurement in Japan. Candidates should possess experience in purchasing, logistics, and engineering, along with strong negotiation skills, and must be fluent in Japanese and English. The role requires onsite work five days a week and involves managing supplier relationships to achieve cost reductions and efficiency improvements

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

Match Score: 85

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Category Buyer for Hydraulic & Powertrain components, primarily focusing on supplier procurement in Japan. Candidates should possess experience in purchasing, logistics, and engineering, along with strong negotiation skills, and must be fluent in Japanese and English. The role requires onsite work five days a week and involves managing supplier relationships to achieve cost reductions and efficiency improvements.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category procurement management
  • Hydraulic tube suppliers
  • Supplier relationship management
  • QCLDM expertise
  • Negotiation and data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Problem-solving acumen
  • Effective communication

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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