Category Buyer - Indirect Purchasing (m​/w​/d

Category Buyer - Indirect Purchasing (m/w/d)

Location:

Kiel

Monthly salary from €6,035+, depending on experience.

• Lead strategic and operational procurement of indirect goods and services (e.g., IT, engineering, facilities, HR)
• Drive end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation and selection
• Negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal terms
• Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships and performance
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and support business needs
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards while supporting contracts, CAPEX activities, and sourcing strategy execution

• Several years of experience in procurement, ideally within indirect purchasing
• Fluency in English and German (C1 level)
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to support decision-making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder collaboration
• Proven negotiation skills with experience working with internal and external partners
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, including strategic sourcing and contract management
• Experience in supplier relationship management and driving performance
• Creative, solution-oriented mindset
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP, with a willingness to learn new technologies

• Technical degree combined with extensive experience in the field
• Experience in an international, matrix organization

• Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks
• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan
• Bicycle leasing / job ticket

• Work in the office five days a week.
• A valid work permit or EU-25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.