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About this Category Buyer role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Wuxi, Jiangsu

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.

What You Will Do:

  • Responsible and accountable for development, and/or communication and implementation for a local and regional sourcing strategy within managed facilities from indirect service perspective.
  • Manage Perkins/CLC facilities based on Working with Category team and RBC, other functional departments.
  • Primary responsibilities include overseeing the procurement of non-production goods and services, such as office supplies and maintenance services, Capex project.
  • Identify and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
  • Manage inventory levels, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and conduct market research to support procurement strategies.
  • This role is crucial in ensuring cost savings, supplier reliability, and efficient procurement processes.

 

What Skills You Will Have:

  •  Functional leadership
  •  Ability to lead teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions
  •  Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skills
  •  Fluent in English language
  •  Effective communicator in written and oral form
  •  Well-developed interpersonal skills

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree from a college or university – or equivalent experience

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Fluent in multiple languages
  • Experience in indirect purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering
  • Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management
  • Experience in Manufacturing industries

 

Posting Dates:

September 29, 2026 - October 16, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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