Category Buyer

Career Area: Procurement Job Description: About SPM Oil & Gas: SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. About the role: A Category Buyer provides expertise in supplying network solutions, applying Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) principles to maximize value. Additional Information: Relocation is not available for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position. This position requires working onsite five days a week. This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas. What you will do: Primary responsibility: managing indirect ONLY procurement for SPM Fort Worth Main, TX, and the North Lake Distribution Center in TX. Support includes all collaborative functions (Engineering, Operations, HR, Finance, Accounting, Facilities, Security, Cafeteria, Cleaning, Grounds care, Maintenance, IT and MRO items, ~$40M spend and ~500 vendors) 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 the soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions. Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitivity and production; maintaining a strong relationship with suppliers. What you will have: 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. Effective Communications: 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: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups constructively and collaboratively. 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. Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concepts and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain an engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers. Additional Requirements: 5 years minimum of related experience Degree desired, not required Summary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 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: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: July 28, 2026 - August 10, 2026 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. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built. #J-18808-Ljbffr