Category Buyer

Leírás

Career Area:

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.

Job Summary

Join Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Supply Management team as a Category Buyer and help shape the future of our North America Harness category!

In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of strategic sourcing, working directly with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative purchasing solutions. You’ll play a key role in executing our category strategy, using the QCLDM framework (Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management) to drive value and make a measurable impact.

This is a great opportunity to grow your expertise, build strong partnerships, and contribute to a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and results.

What You Will Do (Job Duties):

• Lead with strategy: Take ownership of developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier agreements, sourcing catalogs, and special procurement programs that support long-term success.
• Drive value: Identify opportunities to reduce costs, optimize inventory, and improve quality—while ensuring business proposals are sound and risks are well-assessed.
• Negotiate with purpose: Plan and lead negotiations that balance business goals with supplier relationships, aiming for collaborative, win-win outcomes.
• Be the connector: Serve as the vital link between Caterpillar and our suppliers—ensuring clear, timely communication that aligns with production needs and supplier capabilities.
• Build strong partnerships: Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong, productive relationships that support on-time delivery and operational excellence.

Degree Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in purchasing and commercial functions.
• Advanced English-speaking level required.

Skills the candidate must have​

Effective Communication:

• Ability to clearly share information across teams and with suppliers to support alignment and timely decision-making.

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Proven experience building collaborative, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Purchasing Tasks & Activities:

• Solid understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier management, and contract execution.
• Significant hands-on experience in procurement and commercial roles that demonstrates deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking.

Data Analytics:

• Confident analyzing data to inform purchasing decisions, uncover trends, and support ongoing process improvement

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Proven procurement expertise with a strong track record in sourcing, supplier management, and executing category strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess risk, negotiate effectively, and deliver value across cost, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across cross-functional teams and supplier networks.

Additional Information:​​

• This position requires a work schedule of Monday to Friday in the office (7am-4pm).
• Position is located in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.
• Travel is required 25% or less of domestic travel.
• Relocation is not available.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates:

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

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.