Category Buyer

Posted:
10/6/2024, 9:31:48 PM

Location(s):
Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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.

Do you like keeping in contact with others? Are you eager to learn from experienced purchasers in a global working atmosphere? Check out our new role!

 

Caterpillar is looking for Category Buyer for its Sosnowiec facility with a fixed term contract.

 

Your Work Shapes the World 

Whether be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. 

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us. 

 

Your job duties may include... 

·       Developing, managing, and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, contracts

·       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

 

You will have... 

·       University degree

·       Firm English knowledge (written and verbal)

·       Curiosity to work with different suppliers internationally – You are able to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients

·       Good organisational skills, attention to details, responsibility, fast learner

·       Experience in Data Analytics - Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, modeling data, and draw logical conclusions, to support decision-making.

·       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

 

Top candidates will also have: 

·       2 years of Experience as a Buyer

·       Prior knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, Excel software or any data visualisation tool

·       Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies, and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously

·       Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers

 

 

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. 

 

Posting Dates:

October 7, 2024 - October 30, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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