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Job Number:
1600001W
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As a Buyer, you will provide purchasing solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management to deliver maximum value.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible and accountable for development, and/or communication and implementation of a local or regional sourcing strategy
- Managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs
- Provide leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within Purchasing
- Liaison with corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers
Responsible for Indirect
Procurement related to the Travel and Fleet categories. Supporting the category, deliverables in
these areas include drive travel category spend reduction through spend
management, increased compliance to source plans, supplier optimization, cost
savings and avoidance. This position may also assist in strategic projects rollouts.
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree from a college or university
Minimum of four years of progressively responsible job-related experience
Strong knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain, and Category Strategies
Competent in effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing within all levels of the organization
Strong negotiator
with the
ability to interpret, analyze, and negotiate contractual elements
Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skills
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous indirect purchasing experience
Previous travel, fleet, or relocation industry experience
Proven experience in negotiating, reviewing and managing client requirements; contracts; policies and procedures
Previous experience negotiating agreements and working with legal teams
Experience in leading projects or teams
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at
www.caterpillar.com/careers
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.
Your road to success is built through a Caterpillar career. As part of the talented Caterpillar team, you appreciate that working for a global leader creates endless opportunities for you.
Unposting Date
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Jan 15, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
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United States-Illinois-Peoria
Job
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Purchasing & Procurement
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