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.

The Indirect Procurement group in the Finance Services Division currently has an opening for a Learning and Development Category Buyer, located in Peoria, IL. As a Category Buyer you will assist our internal Business Unit customers globally within the Learning and Development category with sourcing, buying, and spend analytics.

What You Will Do:

Serve as the primary contact between Caterpillar and the supply base for global initiatives, including filling the functional seat for commercial discussions/negotiations with suppliers, being the recognized expert for assigned portion of the global category and supporting the development and execution of global category strategies.

• This role is responsible for leading the development, management, implementation, and execution of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy for Learning and Development. They will help manage global supplier relationships including, but not limited to, supplier performance management, cost management, risk management, and category network management. This role is also responsible for leading and managing agreements, policies, source catalogs, and special procurement programs and will also be accountable for the liaison with corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers and the Center of Excellence (COE) / Regional Buying Center (RBC) team.
• Leadership - Provide leadership for strategic sourcing, business continuity, supplier risk management, and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and/or projects within Purchasing that will be supporting Business Unit customers. Demonstrate leadership by owning contract management and working with legal, risk assessments, supplier commercial negotiations, cost/spend analysis, supplier on boarding/off boarding, and resource management decisions. Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.
• Supplier Relationship Management - to help manage the global supplier relationship including but not limited to supplier performance management, cost management, risk management, and category network management. This role is responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of worldwide Learning and Development sourcing strategy. Responsible for development, management and execution of the Learning and Development category strategy managing policies, agreements, and special procurement programs.
• Accountability and Management - Be able to handle a substantial flow of projects with challenging/expedited deadlines. Actively facilitate and manage procurement from start to finish with a hands-on approach. Be able to propel, steer and guide contracts through completion drawing upon excellent people skills, working efficiently with internal BU Stakeholders, Service Owners, Subject Matter Experts, Legal, Tax as well as others as appropriate to resolve negotiation issues in a timely manner to complete a deal through to execution. A strong relationship of mutual trust and accountability must be developed and maintained with internal Business Unit’s.
• Strategy – Lead strategic sourcing and supply base strategy development and subsequent execution for the Learning and Development Category portfolio.
• Legal – Must be able to draft, negotiate, and execute contractual documents including master purchasing agreements, schedules/statements of work, service level agreements, and other procurement related documents.
• Supplier Development – Collaborate with Suppliers and Business Units to ensure continuous improvement with key suppliers. Build and foster mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels.

What You Have:

• Negotiating: 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.
• Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.
• 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.
• Effective Communications: Understanding 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Bachelors Degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Purchasing/Supply Chain, Law or IT) or equivalent (CIPS Level 6 / NVQ Level 4) or progressive experience in sourcing/purchasing for Indirect or Direct procurement.
• Expert communicator: proficient in building collaborative and trusted partnerships to work across a internal matrix organization and external Supplier network.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, acting with integrity in tough and emotive situations; able to mediate and reach consensus within a group environment.

Additional Information:

• Location: Peoria, IL; This role is a full time position and currently requires 5 days a week in office
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Get

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
  

About Caterpillar –

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Final Details

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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

Posting Dates:

October 23, 2025 - November 3, 2025

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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