Category Buyer Ii

2 days ago


Peterlee, United Kingdom Caterpillar Full time

Career Area:
Purchasing & Procurement

**Job Description**:
Job Title: Category Buyer

**Salary**: £42,120 - £52,646 depending on experience

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% Bonus target, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Childcare Vouchers, Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee, County Durham, UK

Hours: Full Time - 36.50

Travel: Up to 25% per annum

Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role

Closing Date: Tuesday 15th February

Job Reference: R0000053215

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction, and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

Do you have strong procurement skills that you want to put to work to help Caterpillar? If so, the Resource Industries Supply Management (RISM) Division is looking for you We have an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer to join our European Tailored Category team to execute the category strategy and develop relationships with our non-metallic suppliers.

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

- Support execution of category strategy for Tailored Categories.
- Develop and manage suppliers’ performance (QCLDM), support OPACC improvement agenda (OIA)
- Gain deep understanding of supply base in Europe and become a trusted advisor to internal customers
- Collaborate with Supplier Development Engineer on supplier’s relationship management
- Managing policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special purchasing programs
- Provide leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and liaison with corresponding Category Buyers from other regions

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when short-listing therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:
- Previous experience within a Buying or Purchasing role
- Experience in developing working relationship with others inside and outside the department
- English (advanced level); MS Office (Excel); good communications skills

Skills, experience & qualifications you may have:

- Experience within a logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering environment
- Project leadership experience

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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