Category Buyer

**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.

**IT IS YOUR TIME**

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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.

**Important**:
**-Don’t forget to include a resume (CV) in English in your profile in Workday**

**What you will do**:
Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.
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 sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

This position in the Indirect Procurement team will support the MRO Category, responsible for purchases as parts/services tooling; general facility maintenance; perishable tooling of machining centers, sandpaper and abrasives; PPE; packaging; office supplies and furniture; printed materials & services; maintenance service contract as mobile equipment and forklifts, calibration tooling, batteries and will manage around 400 suppliers.

**What you will have - Skills**:
**Data Analytics**:Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making using Power BI and Power Apps.

**Interpersonal Relationships**:Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
**Purchasing Tasks and Activities**:Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.

**Basic Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree.

Pre-Advanced English.

Intermediate knowledge of O365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word e Outlook).

Basic knowledge of Power BI.

Basic knowledge of Power Apps.

MBA degree.

Advanced English.

Advanced knowledge of O365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word e Outlook).

Intermediate knowledge of Power BI.

Intermediate knowledge of Power Apps.

**Additional Information**:
**Travel**: < 25% of the time.

**Some of the offered benefits**:

- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Medicines reimbursement
- Gympass
- Psychological, Legal, Social and Finance Support Program
- Private pension plan
- Profit share
- Meal assistance
- Christmas basket
- Transportation
- Life and personal insurance
- Extended maternity and paternity leave
- Employee resources group (Young Professional, Women in Networking, LAMBDA (LGBTQIA+), Latin Group and Active in Sport

**Posting Dates**:
October 31, 2024 - November 6, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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