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.

Join Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Supply Management team as a Category Buyer and help shape the future of our North America Light Structures 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.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

A Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in purchasing and commercial functions.

– OR –

Significant hands-on experience in procurement and commercial roles that demonstrates deep industry knowledge and strategic thinking.

– AND –

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.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 Info:

Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.Travel: 10% domestic travel is expected.Relocation: Not available.ISE: Not available.Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.

Posting Dates:

July 31, 2025 - August 12, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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