Career Area:
ProcurementJob Description:
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Caterpillar’s Excavation Division has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer in our Caterpillar, Sosnowiec facility.
Category Buyer position (Cabs, E&E, Engines & Cooling Systems, Fasteners, Non-metallics, Electrification) for Europe, provides purchasing solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.
What Will You Do:
Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogues, 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.What You Have :
Completed higher education in related fields or equivalent experienceProven knowledge of data control, cleansing, transformation and modeling techniques and processes, experience in decision-making and strategic sourcing methods.Aptitude towards negotiating successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.Knowledge of contract management and purchasing principles, standards and processes, and ability to apply appropriate processes for their administration.Ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
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Additional Information
What We Offer:
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 monthly wage because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package based on your yearly performance rating and corporate results.
Employment, based on a contract of employment
Continuous development with access to numerous trainings, including technical skills, and soft skills.
Co-financing of sports cards, medical care and lunching package.
Employee referral program.
Additional life insurance.
The Power of Everyone
At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.
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.
Your Impact 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.
Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar.html
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Posting Dates:
grudnia 7, 2024 - grudnia 30, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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