Category Buyer (Metal Components)

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. Job Title: Category Buyer (Metal Components) Salary: £57,700 to £72,000 (based on skills demonstrated) Contract : Full time & permanent Location: Desford, Leicestershire The Opportunity As a Category Buyer for metal components, you will support the development and delivery of category strategies that maximise value across quality, cost, logistics, development, and supplier performance.

Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in strengthening the supply network, managing risk, and driving sustainable commercial outcomes. As a Category Buyer , you are accountable for, but not limited to: Supporting the delivery of category strategies, contributing insights and market knowledge to drive value and continuous improvement.

Leading or supporting sourcing activities, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract implementation. Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement activity.

Managing supplier performance, addressing issues promptly and working collaboratively to drive improvements. Ensuring continuity of supply through proactive risk management and supplier engagement. Maintaining accurate procurement documentation and ensuring compliance with internal processes and policies.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. What You Can Demonstrate: Level Working Knowledge Effective Communications: Communicates clearly and confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders, adapting messaging to the audience to support negotiation, alignment, and informed decision-making.

Interpersonal Relationships: Builds strong working relationships across functions and with external partners, influencing outcomes, managing differing priorities, and maintaining credibility and trust. Strategic Sourcing: Applies strategic sourcing principles across negotiations, contracting, and supplier selection, supporting category strategy delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management : Develops and maintains effective supplier relationships, addressing performance issues, resolving challenges, and supporting long-term partnerships and continuity of supply. What You May Have: Demonstrates an understanding of metal component supply and manufacturing to support effective sourcing decisions and risk management.

Applies sound commercial judgement in negotiations and supplier decisions, balancing cost, quality, and risk. Works confidently across teams and geographies to align supplier capability with business and production requirements. Uses cost, market, and performance data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon! What You Will Get One Company, Limitless Opportunities Caterpillar 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.

We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build