Category Buyer III - Electric Power

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* Job Summary:

** Caterpillar’s Power & Energy Purchasing department has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer in Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN. This role Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, and Development Management (QCLDM) to support Caterpillar's fast growing Electric Power business.
** Data Analytics:
** Extensive experience and knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making. Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
** Interpersonal Relationships:
** Working knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Extensive experience and knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Extensive experience and knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers. and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement Strong knowledge of product, NPI, Facility, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies Experience in one or more of the following areas: purchasing, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering

Domestic relocation is available for this role

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role
* 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
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