Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago
Category Buyer
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $193K/yr
10+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing and innovation, seeking a Senior Category Buyer to lead strategic procurement for semiconductors. This role involves developing and executing category strategies while collaborating across teams to ensure alignment on procurement objectives.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the creation and deployment of the strategic semiconductor category strategy
Support a high functioning team transitioning from tactical to strategic objectives
Work with buyers, category managers, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on all finished component technology and supplier strategies
Close collaboration with engineering teams to enable flawless New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI)
Manage and improve current initiatives aimed at building resiliency through contracts, finished goods inventory, and global point of consumption effectiveness
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions, and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment
Responsible for all emergency AoS issues by strategically developing insights and relationships within the broker and secondary markets in close collaboration with the semi-conductor buyer
Execute current initiatives aimed at building resiliency through contracts, finished goods inventory, and global point of consumption effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in the Procurement or related space or equivalent combination of education and experience
Data Analytics – Extensive Experience – 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 – Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes
Interpersonal Relationships – Extensive Experience – Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
Contracts Management and Administration – Extensive Experience – Knowledge of policies, standards, and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements
Category Management – Extensive Experience – Leads category strategy development aligned with business priorities, oversees supplier selection for NPI, NTI, and NSI programs. Promotes emerging tools & technologies to optimize category performance
Negotiating – Working Knowledge – 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
Purchasing Tasks and Activities – Working Knowledge – Knowledge of policies, regulations, and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services
Supplier Relationship Management – Working Knowledge – 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 – Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies, and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously
Preferred
Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain and/or engineering
A track record of strategic ownership, including developing and executing complex category strategies and driving cross-functional alignment
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including crafting visually compelling materials for executive audiences
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
Strong relationship-building and influence skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and global suppliers to advance business goals
Experience negotiating traditional and non-traditional contracts with both US domestic and international suppliers. Expertise in contract negotiation (traditional and non-traditional), with both domestic and international suppliers
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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