PURCHASING BUYER (Part-Time)

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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.

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.

A Category Buyer provides expertise in supplying network solutions, applying Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) principles to maximize value.

Relocation is not available for this position.

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.

Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitivity and production; 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.

ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

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.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Employee Assistance Program*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.