Category Buyer II

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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 Title: Category Buyer – P&E Oil and Water Pumps & Valvetrain

Salary: £49,519 per annum + dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough & Stafford

 Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave    
• Up to 10% 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.

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

Join our team and play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies that deliver value across quality, cost, logistics, and supplier performance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with global suppliers and cross-functional teams, using data-driven insights to influence business decisions and drive continuous improvement across the supply network.

Additional Info

• This position may require occasional domestic and international travel to suppliers and Caterpillar facilities to support business objectives and supplier engagement activities.
• Standard working hours apply, with flexibility required to support global suppliers and cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
• Occasional participation in supplier visits, business reviews, negotiations, and cross-functional workshops may be required.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and execution of category and sourcing strategies that create value through improved quality, cost, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Partner with global suppliers and business stakeholders to identify opportunities, manage risk, and strengthen supply network resilience.
• Drive commercial discussions and contract negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and long-term partnerships.
• Use market intelligence, spend analysis, and supplier performance data to support strategic business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion supplier relationship management activities, ensuring suppliers meet expectations for quality, delivery, innovation, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product, manufacturing, and supply chain objectives while balancing operational and commercial priorities.
• Lead and support projects focused on cost reduction, supplier development, process improvement, and supply continuity.

What You Have

• Experience in Procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, or a related business function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supplier, operational, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and support business decisions.
• Experience building and managing supplier relationships, including performance management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and influence decisions at multiple levels.
• Experience supporting sourcing activities, contract management, commercial negotiations, and procurement processes within a manufacturing or industrial environment. 

Top Candidate Considerations

• Experience developing and executing category strategies and leading strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Demonstrated success delivering cost reduction, quality improvement, or supply continuity results through supplier collaboration and negotiation.
• Advanced proficiency with data analytics, procurement systems, and Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools.
• Experience working in a global manufacturing environment and partnering with suppliers across multiple regions. 

What You Will Get 

At Caterpillar, you'll do meaningful work that helps build the products and solutions that power communities around the world. In return, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional growth, flexible ways of working, and the chance to collaborate with talented teams and suppliers across a global network. undefined 

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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