Career Area:ProcurementJob 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.Your Work Shapes the WorldWhether it 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.Job Summary:Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.This posting is for a Category Buyer position within the Unformed Steel Category. The Buyer will manage procurement of tubing and special section steel product. Additional duties will include support of other steel products such as plate, coil and bar with data analytics for negotiations and other studies. Leadership of various assurance of supply, strategic sourcing or other projects will also be required.What You Will Do: Developing, managing and executing the category strategy, managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, special procurement programs, and quarterly pricing management, uploads and communication. 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 Skills You Will Have:Data Analytics: Collects required data through various data sources and documents them for evaluating trends and activities. Assists in preparing charts, graphs, tables, and other tools to represent the results obtained from data analysis. Researches business-related data, analyzes, interprets, and presents findings to management. Recognizes and assesses problems, opportunities, and methods for improving existing business performance. Utilizes designated data analysis software to analyze the data.Effective Communications: Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.Interpersonal Relationships: Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups. Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others. Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view. Collaborates with departmental associates and management. Adapts interaction style to situations and people.Negotiating: Leads key negotiation discussion internally as well as with suppliers to support business strategy and goals Describes qualities of effective and ineffective negotiations. Explains the basic concepts of negotiating. Accesses organizational policies and practices for negotiating. Utilizes techniques for establishing rapport and building trust.Contracts Management and Administration: Processes, uploads and communicates contracts and status as required Explains the responsibilities of the contracts administration function. Describes basic concepts and activities of managing existing contracts. Discusses organizational protocols, standards, and procedures for contracts management and administration. Identifies and interprets regular contracts administration reports.Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding. Uses available procurement systems and tools. Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications. Works with basic purchasing related tasks and activities. Adheres to various requirements and steps of the procurement process.Supplier Relationship Management: Leads and documents Supplier Performance Management reviews as required either local, virtual or at supplier site. Describes the general processes and procedures involved in supplier relationship management. Explains the benefits of establishing and maintaining supplier relationships. Identifies the main objectives and functions of supplier relationship management. Locates where and how to obtain or maintain information on suppliers.Strategic Sourcing: Leads, conducts, communicates and executes strategic sourcing projects as required. Describes where and how to obtain more information regarding strategic sourcing. Cites specific examples of usage or application of strategic sourcing. Explains key concepts and steps of strategic sourcing. Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of strategic sourcing.Additional InformationThe location for this position is Mossville, ILRelocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.This position may require up to 10% travel.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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.Final detailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.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 .For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIVisa 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:June 14, 2024 - June 21, 2024Any 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) .There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.