Indirect Category Buyer

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. This position supports the following facilities with Indirect Purchases to support Manufacturing, Facility and Product Group needs: East Peoria Undercarriage, Mapleton Seals, Boonville, MO, and Sumter, SC. What You Will Do: Support customers and stakeholders as they purchase material and services to support manufacturing operations, facility maintenance and projects, and engineering functions. This will consist of in person meetings, video Teams meetings and technical support of Indirect Purchasing tools bringing business partner’s data to make an informed best decision for Caterpillar. Recognize the potential for cost reductions by engaging with business partners at the facility you support and with the Indirect Purchasing Category teams. Work Collaboratively with suppliers, facility business partners and category teams to achieve cost savings and avoidance goals. Collaborate with business partners and suppliers and resolve a wide variety of facility specific supplier issues. Serve as a trusted resource to support compliance to Purchasing Practices and Enterprise Procedures around purchasing goods and services. What You Have: Effective Communications & Building Strong Interpersonal Relationships: 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. Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems Data-driven Decision Making: Ability to analyze data and provide insights to support sourcing decisions Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. What Will Set You Apart: Degree or equivalent experience desired Experience with AI generative tools Additional Information: This position is located in Peoria, IL This role requires 5 days a week in office Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $146,290.00 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. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 26, 2026 - July 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. 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.