Job Description

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Purchasing & Procurement

Job Description:

Job Description

The Resource Industries Supply Management (RISM) Division currently has openings for a Category Buyer located in Mossville, IL, specializing in Electrical Components. The Category Buyer provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.

The Category Buyer serves as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global/regional initiatives, including filling the functional seat for commercial discussions/negotiations with suppliers, being the recognized expert for his or her assigned portion of the global category, supports development and execution of global category strategies, and drives performance excellence in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) through direct leverage with the supply base partnering with Supplier Development Professional (SDP) personnel and Product/Facility Procurement organizations. Buyer may also be a Supplier Lead for suppliers with multiple source buyers. This Supplier Lead role will help to manage the supplier relationship for that suppliers location including but not limited to Supplier Relationship Mgmt, Supplier Performance Mgmt., Cost Mgmt., Risk Mgmt., and Category Network Mgmt. This role is responsible and accountable for the development, and/or communication and implementation of a regional, and worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for development, management and execution of the global category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding source buyers.

Basic Qualifications:

-Undergraduate degree from a college or university, preferably in manufacturing engineering or supply chain.

-3+ years of experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering.

-Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred, e.g.; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory management (CPIM) and Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable international certification.

-Well-developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others, and reaching consensus on specific actions.

-This individual normally possesses category team or product team experience.

-Functional leadership. Capable of leading teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions.

-Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skill.

-Effective communicator, in written and oral form. Fluent in the English language and preferred other languages.

-Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers.

-Strong Negotiator, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements.

-Understanding of QCLDM.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

* 3+ years of experience in the electrical components industry (Semi-conductors, Integrated circuits, Microprocessors, etc)
* Electrical component manufacturing knowledge and experience; manufacturing engineering preferred
* Strong customer focus and ability to influence others

Additional Information

* The location for this position is Mossville, IL
* Relocation 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 25% travel

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.

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