Category Buyer (metal Components)

Caterpillar of Australia

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Base: £57,700 to £72,000; bonus: 12%; benefits: 27...
Category strategy development and execution
Supplier relationship management and performance
Metal component supply chain knowledge
This role involves shaping and delivering category strategies that maximize value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance

Job Summary

  • This role involves shaping and delivering category strategies that maximize value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance.
  • The successful candidate will act as the primary interface between the business and suppliers to balance production requirements with supplier capability.
  • Caterpillar offers a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days annual leave, a 12% bonus, and a pension scheme where the company doubles contributions up to 10%.

Matching Summary

This role involves shaping and delivering category strategies that maximize value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance.

Salary

Base: £57,700 to £72,000; Bonus: 12%; Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, private medical, contributory pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Category strategy development and execution
  • Supplier relationship management and performance
  • Metal component supply chain knowledge
  • Cost reduction and inventory optimization
  • Commercial negotiation and contracting

Nice-to-have

  • Data-driven decision making capabilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Sustainable commercial outcomes focus
  • Risk assessment and mitigation experience

Key Requirements

  • Understanding of metal component supply and manufacturing
  • Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and negotiations
  • Proven track record in supplier relationship management

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter