Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago
Category Buyer
Mossville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$98K/yr - $146K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and they are seeking a Category Buyer to lead the execution of small to medium scale technology implementation projects. The role involves developing and managing category strategies, acting as a liaison between the organization and suppliers, and ensuring supplier performance while maintaining strong relationships.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions
Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers
Qualification
Required
A university degree or equivalent experience, Preferably in Business or Supply Chain
Data Analytics: Extensive 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: 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
Negotiating: 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: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers
Preferred
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to influence others
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
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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