Category Buyer at Caterpillar in Chillicothe, Illinois

Job Description:

Career Area:
Procurement
Job Description:

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CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It's rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.



About the role:
Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Category Buyer position in Mossville Illinois. The Category Buyer provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.

Job responsibilities will Include but are not limited to:

• Supplier relationship and performance management, support data / reporting requirements and needs to drive performance improvements
• New supplier onboarding in support of New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Provide support to buyers including but not limited to cost analysis, workload management and invoice inquiries
• Serve as key liaison between Reman and category procurement; this includes bringing aftermarket Reman expertise and needs to the category teams to optimize the supply network for the enterprise.

Skill Descriptors:

• Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.
  Level Working Experience:
  • Advises stakeholders on the relationship between financial, performance, and operational data used in business data analytics.
  • Anticipates operational challenges of data collection and its integration with decision-making.
  • Identifies correlations that reveal trends and determine conditions.
  • Evaluates the quality of data collected and the effectiveness of data analysis methods for evaluating business performance.
  • Interprets potential risks, threats, and opportunities involved with predictive modeling.
  • Directs the implementation of business data collection processes and educates junior employees on new data sources.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  Level Working Knowledge:
  • 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: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  Level Working Knowledge:
  • 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.

• Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
  Level Extensive Knowledge:
  • 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: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
  Level Working Knowledge:
  • Adheres to organizational policies and codes for supplier relationship management.
  • Communicates with suppliers about contract preparation and negotiation.
  • Documents and analyzes problems and challenges in supplier relationship establishment and management.
  • Monitors satisfaction levels of the organization's important suppliers on a regular basis.
  • Works with different external suppliers to address critical issues and resolves major problems for implementing supplier relationship management practices.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Prior Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management Experience
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, processes and procedures
• Strong communication and organization skills

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is in Mossville, Illinois.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Employee benefit details:
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 an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

• 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)

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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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Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Relocation is available for this position.Visa 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:
December 9, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Any 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.

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