**Career Area:** Procurement **Job Description:** **Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Join Caterpillar’s Supply Management Team as a **Category Buyer** and help shape our future by ensuring top-quality components for our earthmoving products. You’ll be the key link between Caterpillar and our suppliers driving negotiations and securing critical components for operator controls (cabs), directly supporting North America & Europe facilities. You’ll also support new product development by collaborating with design engineers on new part designs. This is your chance to make an impact and be part of a market-leading team! **What You Will Do:** + Manage supplier relationships, focusing on quality, costs, and logistics + Oversee supplier onboarding/offboarding and maintain/create supplier agreements + Handle daily procurement tasks and supplier performance management + Collaborate on part-level products and process development through Collaborative Product and Process Development (CPPD) + Support new product development by working on supplier selection, product cost targets, and ensuring supplier readiness. **What You Have (Basic Qualifications):** + 4-year college or university degree **OR** relevant experience in the following purchasing, logistics, manufacturing and/or engineering + Strong data analytics skills with experience in analyzing supplier performance and procurement data to drive decision-making. Experience in SAP/ERP/Log net or similar system. + Proven negotiation skills, with the ability to secure favorable terms with internal teams and external vendors. + Experience in contract management, including drafting, reviewing and maintaining supplier and development agreements + Demonstrated expertise in supplier relationship management, fostering productive partnerships and ensuring alignment with business goals + Monitors the effectiveness of procurement policies and strategies in high-cost purchases **Top Candidates Will Have** : + Well-developed interpersonal skills in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others, and reaching consensus on specific actions. + Experience in leading teams, supplier, and customers to effective solutions. + Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skills. + Professional certification in Purchasing and/or supply chain management. + Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers. + Experience with New Product Introductions (NPI), lean, & standard processes. + Experience with Cab Components + Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services **Additional Info** : + 40% domestic and 5% international travel is expected. + Relocation assistance is **not** available for this position. + ISE assignment is **not** available. + Visa sponsorship is **not** available. **What You Will Get:** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). **About Caterpillar:** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. \#LI Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** November 6, 2024 - November 19, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .