Category Buyer

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Job Title: Category Buyer

Salary: £57,737 + Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Hiring Manager: Richard Crocombe

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

• Up to 12% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

• Employee Referral Scheme

Closing Date: 9th July 2026

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

In this role you will provide category procurement expertise in the European Engine Castings Procurement team. You will use our Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) framework to deliver maximum value for the business units served. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to progress their career in category procurement.

Additional Info

• 37 hours per week

• Up to 10% travel required with this role

What You Will Do

• Developing, managing and executing the category strategy.

• Managing policies, agreements, source catalogues, and special procurement programs.

• Recognising 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.

What You Have

• Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modelling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making.

• 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 behaviours.

• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.

• 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.

• 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.

• Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyse, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

Top Candidates May Have

• Familiarity with developing global strategic procurement partnerships.

• Experience in procurement of ferrous and non-ferrous castings for engine manufacturers or large OEM’s

What You Will Get

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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