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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Buyer for a 3-month contract based in Rowville, Australia, focusing on supplier management across various regions. The role involves strategic procurement tasks, including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management, while adhering to corporate policies.
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for day-to-day and strategic supplier management including purchase order placement, follow-up, issue resolution, and communication of demand and forecasts.
The Buyer will manage relationships of non-strategic suppliers as well as critically strategic or complex suppliers, operating in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures.
The position requires a bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience in a multinational company and proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Buyer for a 3-month contract based in Rowville, Australia, focusing on supplier management across various regions. The role involves strategic procurement tasks, including contract negotiation and supplier relationship management, while adhering to corporate policies.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
purchase order placement and follow-up
supplier relationship management
contract negotiation and execution
risk mitigation strategies
cross-functional collaboration
Nice-to-have
demonstrates responsiveness and urgency
copes with change effectively
rigorous logic for problem solving
builds constructive business relationships
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years relevant experience