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.

Role:
We are seeking a skilled Category Buyer to join the Indirect Purchasing-Global Finance Services Division. The buyer will support the services categories: Global Travel and Fleet Category and Programs, HR, Consulting, and Marketing Categories

What you'll do:
To 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 his or her assigned portion or professional services categories,



including global travel and fleet category and supporting the development and execution of global travel services and fleet category strategies.

Other key aspects of the role are as follows:
- Category Management: Help to manage the global supplier relationship including but not limited to supplier relationship management, supplier performance management, cost management, risk management, and category network management. Develop and implement general and regional category strategies for travel services (e.g., air, hotel, ground transportation, travel management companies), fleet management, and various other professional services categories. Align category plans with business needs, stakeholder expectations, and corporate social responsibility goals. Monitor market trends and innovations to identify cost-saving opportunities and service improvements. Responsible to managing policies, agreements, source ca

📌 Category Buyer (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Santa Catarina