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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.

About P&E (Power & Energy):

The Caterpillar Power & Energy Segment (P&E) has a broad portfolio of products and services which include engines, generator sets, industrial gas turbines and locomotives, along with other related equipment depending on the industry and application. We deliver these products and services to Cat machine, oil & gas, power generation, transportation and industrial customers.

Job Summary:

Caterpillar’s Power & Energy Purchasing department has an exciting opportunity for a Category Buyer in Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN. This role Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, and Development Management (QCLDM) to support Caterpillar's fast growing Electric Power business.

What You Will Do:

+ Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global/regional initiatives;Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with suppliers

+ Drive performance excellence inQuality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM)through supplier partnerships

+ Collaborate with Supplier Development Professionals (SDPs) and Product/Facility Procurement teams

+ Develop, manage, and execute global category strategies, including: Policies and agreements, source catalogs, special procurement programs

+ Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics

What You Will Have:

+ **Data Analytics:** Extensive experience and 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:** Extensive experience and understanding of effective communication concepts,toolsand techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors.

+ **Interpersonal Relationships:** Working knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

+ **Negotiating:** Extensive experience and knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

+ **Supplier Relationship Management:** Extensive experience and knowledge of supplier relationship managementconceptand strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs andmaintainengaged, partneringrelationshipwith suppliers.

+ **Strategic Sourcing:** Working knowledge of strategic sourcing methods,technologiesand processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurementprocesscontinuously.

What Will Set You Apart:

+ ABachelor’sdegree

+ Strong knowledge of product, NPI, Facility, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies

+ Experience in one or more of the following areas:purchasing, supply chain,logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering

+ Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred, e.g.; Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integration Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable international certification

+ UnderstandingofLean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers.

+ Understanding of QCLDM

Additional Information:

+ This positioncanbe located ineither Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL and requires 5 days a week on-site availability

+ Domestic relocation isavailablefor this role

+ Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role

+ Travel is expected around 25%, both domestic and international

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

December 17, 2025 - January 11, 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.

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