Category Buyer

What You Will Do:  

As Category Buyer , you will provide supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value. The main job areas are:  

• Purchase Order Management – Provide expertise in the launching & management of purchase orders for a facility. Ensuring compliance to Caterpillar standard terms and conditions and collaborating with budget holders to optimize transactional efficiency. 

• Reporting directly to the Regional Category Procurement Manager and will be accountable for implementing the specific strategies at the Facility level to create a competitive advantage for our customers.   

• Supplier Development - Identify performance gaps within the supplier base specific to the Business Unit and develop improvement plans for the identified gaps. 

• Sourcing – Leading the selection process and evaluation for a variety of strategic indirect services and materials. Utilize Caterpillars powerful assessment tools and expert category support. Access to the latest in e-sourcing and collaboration technologies.  A focus on establishing long term and mutually beneficial relationships.   

• Customers - The role will encompass managing Facilities expectations for Indirect Purchasing, delivering the year-on-year benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. 
    

What You Have:  

• Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions support decision-making and reporting insights using MS Office tools.  

• 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. 

• 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 analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement processes continuously. 

• Relevant experience of working within a purchasing or internal customer support function. 

• Confidence in creating reports, databases and presentations within MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. 

Top Candidates also Have:  

• Previous experience working within an Indirect Purchase function. 

• Professional certification in Purchasing. 

• Demonstrated experience of working in a purchasing function within a manufacturing environment. 

• Knowledge of Quality, Lean manufacturing, an understanding of lean principles . 

Additional Information:   

• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the Geneva Office. 

• A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position. 

What We Offer  

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, 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.