Category Buyer - Procurement/strategic Sourcing

Caterpillar of Australia

Peoria, IL, US
Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; bonus/equity: ince...
On-site
Develop and execute category strategies
Improve supplier performance
Manage and administer contracts
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.
  • You will actively manage spend, apply forecasting insights, and partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive value.
  • This role is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys negotiation, stakeholder relationship management, and competitive pricing challenges.

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
  • Improve supplier performance
  • Manage and administer contracts
  • Negotiate successfully with vendors
  • Manage supplier relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Problem solvers and future world builders
  • Drive measurable outcomes
  • Competitive pricing challenges
  • See direct impact of decisions

Key Requirements

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

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