Tubes Category Buyer

Job description

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. The Purchasing team supporting Caterpillar’s Earthmoving products is looking for a Fluid delivery Tubes Buyer. In this role, you will carry out in-depth actions across the European supplier base to best support our customer plants, particularly in the areas of Operational Excellence, strategy, and cost reduction. Your main responsibilities will include: Support and develop the European supplier strategy for the Category, in alignment with the product group strategy and customer plants. Collaborate with the NPI team cell to ensure sourcing decisions are consistent with this strategy. Identify opportunities and successfully lead related projects involving negotiatio...