Senior Category Buyer

Career Area: Procurement Job Description: 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. About Electric Power Division Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! Driving Innovation Through These Product Lines: Caterpillar Switchgear – Utilizing various manufacturers’ low and medium voltage switchgear, Caterpillar Switchgear provides systems that integrate switchgear with Caterpillar engine-generators. Caterpillar Automatic Transfer Switches – For simpler emergency power requirements Cat ATSs provide a cost-effective means of powering critical loads during power outages. Caterpillar Advanced Electrical Services – From service contracts to complete renovations, CAT Switchgear AES ensures that customer sites are safe and operational when needed. Caterpillar Switchgear products leverage advanced automation, including PLCs and touchscreen HMIs, with all programming and testing completed at our Alpharetta facility. Role Definition Provides supply network expertise and strategic supplier management utilizing Caterpillar's Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) framework to optimize supplier performance, mitigate risk, and deliver maximum value to the business. Responsibilities 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 sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers. Degree Requirement Degree or equivalent experience desired What You Will Have (Skill Descriptors) Data Analytics: Working knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.: Collects required data through various data sources and documents them for evaluating trends and activities. Assists in preparing charts, graphs, tables, and other tools to represent the results obtained from data analysis. Researches business-related data, analyzes, interprets, and presents findings to management. Recognizes and assesses problems, opportunities, and methods for improving existing business performance. Utilizes designated data analysis software to analyze the data. Interpersonal Relationships: Working knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Expla…

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