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.

Job Summary:

This position is a Category Buyer responsible for the procurement of Capital Purchases (Manufacturing & Logistics). Reporting directly to the Category Procurement Manager, this role will work with the operations team to define business requirements and drive global strategies that supports overall organizational objectives. Key work activities include strategy development, managing a network of service providers, strategic sourcing to meet operational objectives, bidding process, contracts administration and driving supplier performance. 

Additionally, this buyer role is expected to further the development of sourcing strategies for the segment, utilizing subject matter expertise to effectively identify areas to differentiate the supply base and optimize the packaging network, helping to ensure supply and contain cost for the enterprise. 
The role requires a strong communicator capable of working on solutions to complex problems for internal process partners and customers, keeping them informed of progress and working closely with them to ensure all requirements are met. Relationship building and management at senior levels with the suppliers is also expected that will foster trust, professionalism and continuous improvement. 

What You Will Do:

• Work with facilities engineering teams to develop best in class solutions. Work with Caterpillar’s legal services to ensure that all contracts provide Caterpillar with appropriate legal protection. 

• Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitivity and production

• Procure capital equipment that meet Cat’s complex global operational and procurement standard requirements. 

• Key focus around strategic sourcing to ensure capacity, service and market price objectives are met. 

• Developing, managing, and executing the category strategy, policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs. 

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experiences

• Communication: Well-developed communication and presentation skills 

• Interpersonal Relationships: Maintaining a strong relationship with suppliers. Works with different external suppliers to address critical issues and resolves major problems for implementing supplier relationship management practices. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. 

• Negotiation and Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations with providers to achieve service and price that meet operational objectives and is in accordance with Cat’s long-term strategy. 

• Purchasing and Procurement: Extensive experience in project management and/or procurement as this role is the procurement lead for the development of Capital equipment and automation solutions. 

• Data Analytics and Strategic Sourcing: Works with various basic components of strategic sourcing, such as data analysis, market research, commodity indexation and purchasing budgets examination. Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. 

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Experience in Process improvement and/or Project Management 

• Industry relevant certifications (i.e. LEAN, Six Sigma, APICS, PMP) 

• Advanced Degree (Business, Logistics or Supply Chain) 

Additional Information:

• This position does offer relocation 

• This position requires 25% or less travel

• This position required 5 days onsite

Posting Dates:

January 14, 2026 - January 21, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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