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Caterpillar

Category Buyer III

Caterpillar, Mossville, Illinois, us, 61552

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Overview

Career Area: Procurement 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. What You Will Do

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 sensitivity and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers. Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. 5 years of work experience in purchasing or supply chain What You Will Have

Data Analytics (Extensive Experience) Top Candidates Will Also Have

Lognet & Buyer Experience: Hands-on experience with Lognet and previous roles in purchasing, supporting end-to-end procurement operations. Procurement & Vendor Management: Skilled in managing supplier relationships, executing purchase orders, and driving cost control and compliance. Strategic Sourcing & Analytics: Proficient in spend analysis and forecasting using Power BI, Excel, and Python to inform sourcing strategies. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aligns sourcing initiatives with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to support product and process improvements. Additional Details

Location: Mossville or Morton, IL Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week Relocation Assistance: Not available Sponsorship: Not available Travel Requirement: Less than 10% 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

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 Posting Dates: September 23, 2025 - September 27, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

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