At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage procurement strategies and build strong supplier relationships to drive value.
- Company: Join Caterpillar, a global leader in sustainable innovation and community building.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, bonuses, pension schemes, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team shaping the future with green energy solutions.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience in procurement or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 49519 - 49519 £ per year.
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.
Salary: £49,519 per annum + dependent upon experience
Location: Peterborough / Peterlee
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Up to 10% bonus
- Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
- Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
- Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
About IPSD: Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Role Definition: Provides supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value.
Category: Electrical & Electronics
Responsibilities:
- Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
- Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
- Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
- Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.
Degree Requirement: Degree or equivalent experience desired
Skill Descriptors:
- 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 of 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.
- Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- 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.
- Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
- Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates: June 12, 2026 - June 24, 2026
Category Buyer in Peterborough employer: Caterpillar Brazil
Caterpillar Inc. is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. With competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme, flexible health options, and opportunities for professional growth, working in Peterborough or Peterlee means being part of a team dedicated to building sustainable solutions for a better world.
