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Caterpillar Inc.

Category Buyer I

Caterpillar Inc.

Category Buyer I providing supply network solutions expertise in procurement for Caterpillar. Developing and executing category strategy and managing supplier relationships.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeHosur • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provides supply network solutions expertise using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value
  • Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs
  • 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 sensitivness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree or equivalent experience desired
  • Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data
  • Ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making
  • Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques
  • Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs
  • Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups
  • Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques
  • Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts
  • Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing
  • Understanding of supplier relationship management concept and strategies

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Leadership programs

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Hard Skills & Tools
Data ModelingContract ManagementCost Reduction TechniquesInventory ManagementRisk Assessment
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationDecision-MakingInterpersonal Skills