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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 Title: Category Buyer

Salary: £50,359 - £62,949

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full Time - 36.50

Travel: up to 25% Travel required

Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role

Closing Date: Friday 6th October

Job Reference: R0000224946

Your impact 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 duties/ responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers

• Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.

• Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies

• Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many Caterpillar facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;

• Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers.
• Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels.
• Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise
• Effective communicator / ability to build effective relationships.
• Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyse and negotiate contractual cost elements
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 12% Annual Bonus target, Shift Premium, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and

experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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