Category Buyer (metal Components)

Caterpillar UK

Desford, United Kingdom
Base: £57,700 to £72,000; bonus/equity: 12% bonus;...
On-site
Develop and execute category strategy
Manage supplier performance
Negotiate and contract with suppliers
Caterpillar UK is seeking a Category Buyer for metal components to develop and execute category strategies that enhance supplier performance and optimize costs. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management skills, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement

Job Summary

  • As a Category Buyer for metal components, you will shape and deliver category strategies that maximise value across quality, cost, logistics, development, and supplier performance.
  • The role plays a key part in strengthening the supply network, managing risk, and driving sustainable commercial outcomes.
  • Benefits include 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Private Medical, 12% Bonus, contributory pension scheme, and contributory share scheme.

Matching Summary

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Caterpillar UK is seeking a Category Buyer for metal components to develop and execute category strategies that enhance supplier performance and optimize costs. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management skills, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Salary

Base: £57,700 to £72,000; Bonus/Equity: 12% Bonus; Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Private Medical, contributory pension scheme, contributory share scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute category strategy
  • Manage supplier performance
  • Negotiate and contract with suppliers
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities
  • Manage commercial risk

Nice-to-have

  • Build and maintain productive supplier relationships
  • Influence outcomes and manage priorities
  • Tailor messages for effective communication

Key Requirements

  • Level Working Knowledge: Interpersonal Relationships
  • Level Extensive Experience: Effective Communications
  • Level Extensive Experience: Strategic Sourcing
  • Level Extensive Experience: Supplier Relationship Management

Work Rights

Not specified

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