Category Buyer

About the role

Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.

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.
• Skills you will have:
• Anticipates operational challenges of data collection and its integration with 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 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. Works to achieve win-win in negotiations, rather than taking a win-lose approach.
• 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. Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding.
• Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Commercial, Mechanical, or a related field)
• Experience in Purchasing / Procurement (2 years of experience)
• Knowledge of Supply Chain or Supplier Management
• English level: Pre-Advanced or more
• Top Candidates will also have:
• Experience with procurement processes (POs, contracts)
• Experience in supplier management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis (at least intermediate level)
• Knowledge of SAP (Advanced), Reading Cat Specs and Drawings.
• Additional information:
• The location for this position is Caterpillar Torreón, Plant 2
• This position could requires 25% travel.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Posting Dates:
• junio 4, 2026 - junio 11, 2026
• Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
• Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .

Additional Information

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.

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