Sr Buyer

Job Summary Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation. Focus on procurement for wax/investment casting products and airfoils, such as blades, nozzles and vanes. Responsibilities Developing improvement plans to support buyers and professionals related to response time, lean targets, quality, cost, logistics, development, and management to enable optimal and efficient operations. Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, build expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection. Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives. Data Analytics Collects required data through various data sources and documents them for evaluating trends and activities. Assists in preparing charts, graphs, tables, and other tools to represent the results obtained from data analysis. Researches business-related data, analyzes, interprets, and presents findings to management. Recognizes and assesses problems, opportunities, and methods for improving existing business performance. Effective Communications Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Negotiating Describes qualities of effective and ineffective negotiations. Explains the basic concepts of negotiating. Accesses organizational policies and practices for negotiating. Utilizes techniques for establishing rapport and building trust. Purchasing Tasks and Activities Records documents of purchasing tasks and activities, such as orders, bidding. Uses available procurement systems and tools. Ensures compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications. Supplier Relationship Management Identifies the main objectives and functions of supplier relationship management. Locates where and how to obtain or maintain information on suppliers. Desired Qualifications Business or Supply Chain degree. MBA preferred. Experience in a Buyer or Procurement role. Understanding of the casting production lifecycle from wax dies, cores to final machining. Proficient in Microsoft Suite and ERP systems. Preferred Qualifications Experience in gas turbines or aerospace industry. Experience using COUPA. Legal Notice This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties, and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pay Range $89,210.00 - $133,810.00 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 Other Information This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: May 14, 2026 - May 28, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solar Turbines