Description

As a Buyer, you will provide purchasing solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management to deliver maximum value.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible and accountable for development, and/or communication and implementation of a local or regional sourcing strategy
• Managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs; and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs
• Provide leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and new product introduction activities within Purchasing
• Liaison with corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree from a college or university – or equivalent experience
• Functional leadership
• Ability to lead teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions
• Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skills
• Fluent in English language
• Effective communicator in written and oral form
• Well-developed interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Fluent in multiple languages
• Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering
• Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.