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Caterpillar Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Category Buyer III - Electric Power

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building stronger, more sustainable communities. The Category Buyer in the Power & Energy Purchasing department will lead commercial discussions with suppliers, drive performance in Quality, Cost, Logistics, and Development Management, and develop global category strategies for the Electric Power business.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global/regional initiatives; Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers

Drive performance excellence in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) through supplier partnerships

Collaborate with Supplier Development Professionals (SDPs) and Product/Facility Procurement teams

Develop, manage, and execute global category strategies, including: Policies and agreements, source catalogs, special procurement programs

Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics

Qualification

Data AnalyticsSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiatingStrategic SourcingEffective CommunicationsInterpersonal RelationshipsLean ManufacturingQCLDMProfessional Certification

Required

Data Analytics: Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making

Effective Communications: Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Interpersonal Relationships: Working knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner

Negotiating: Extensive experience and knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner

Supplier Relationship Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers

Strategic Sourcing: Working knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously

Preferred

A Bachelor's degree

Strong knowledge of product, NPI, Facility, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies

Experience in one or more of the following areas: purchasing, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering

Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred, e.g.; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable international certification

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers

Understanding of QCLDM