Harnesses Category Buyer (f/h)

Caterpillar Inc.

Grenoble, France
Base: from 47k€ annually; bonus: variable componen...
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Industrial technical purchasing experience
European supplier base management
Cost reduction project execution
** Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Harnesses Category Buyer for their Grenoble, France location, focused on procurement within the Earthmoving product line. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical industrial purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive supplier strategy and cost reduction initiatives. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading strategic actions on the European supplier base to support factories in operational excellence and cost reduction.
  • Candidates will collaborate with new product teams to ensure sourcing decisions align with group strategies and customer needs.
  • The position offers a flexible schedule, 9 RTT days plus 4 extra paid leave days, and opportunities for internal career evolution.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Harnesses Category Buyer for their Grenoble, France location, focused on procurement within the Earthmoving product line. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical industrial purchasing, excellent negotiation skills, and a collaborative mindset to drive supplier strategy and cost reduction initiatives. **

Salary

Base: From 47K€ annually; Bonus: Variable component included; Benefits: Flexible hours, 9 RTT days, 4 extra paid days, PEE/PERECO, cafeteria, parking

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Industrial technical purchasing experience
  • European supplier base management
  • Cost reduction project execution
  • Fluent English communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Strong negotiation and influence capabilities
  • Collaborative team spirit and humility
  • Ability to prioritize competing tasks
  • Problem-solving and analytical mindset

Key Requirements

  • Bac+5 degree from business or engineering school
  • First successful experience in industrial technical purchasing
  • Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking)

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Not specified

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