Category Buyer - Procurement/strategic Sourcing

Caterpillar Inc.

Peoria, IL, USA
Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; bonus/equity: ince...
Onsite
Develop and execute category strategies
Manage supplier performance and relationships
Negotiate contracts and pricing
As a Category Buyer, you will help shape category strategies, improve supplier performance, and drive measurable outcomes across cost, quality, risk, and supply continuity

Job Summary

  • As a Category Buyer, you will help shape category strategies, improve supplier performance, and drive measurable outcomes across cost, quality, risk, and supply continuity.
  • Develop, manage, and execute category strategies, including policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
  • This role is based in Peoria, IL and will require working onsite five days a week.

Matching Summary

As a Category Buyer, you will help shape category strategies, improve supplier performance, and drive measurable outcomes across cost, quality, risk, and supply continuity.

Salary

Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and execute category strategies
  • Manage supplier performance and relationships
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing
  • Analyze spend and market trends
  • Ensure procurement process compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Problem solvers and future world builders
  • Drive measurable outcomes
  • Variety and visibility in role
  • Build strong supplier partnerships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience with Strategic Sourcing concepts
  • Familiarity with Supplier Relationship Management
  • Awareness of Contracts Management & Administration
  • Understanding foundational Negotiation concepts

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