Buyer A Job in East Peoria 61611, Illinois Us
Description:
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Major Role: - This role is responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers.
Leadership - Provide leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrate leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentor and develop other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics.
Strategy- Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. The incumbent will develop and lead 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. The incumbent must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies.
Customers - The role will encompass managing suppliers delivering into many Caterpillar facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. The incumbent solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role will identify and satisfy Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage.
Supplier Development: - Collaborate with Supplier Development Engineers, to ensure continuous improvement with key suppliers. Build and foster mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels.
Travel: The position may require frequent travel.
Qualifications:
A minimum of six years of progressively responsible job-related experience.
Well-developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others, and reaching consensus on specific actions.
This individual normally possesses category team or product team experience.
Functional leadership: Is an exceptional leader, directing teams, suppliers and customers to effective solutions.
Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership expertise.
Effective communicator, in written and oral form. Finely honed negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements.
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous Black Belt experience is preferential and highly recommended.
Experience is preferred in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering.
An undergraduate degree from a college or university is highly desired.
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.
An understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by Caterpillar and our suppliers is desired.
This posting will close on 14th December 2011.
Please apply online - link below:
http://www.caterpillar.com/careers
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
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Job Location: East Peoria, IL
Job Number: 8281
Company URL: http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=38043x=7
Company Profile:
For more than 85 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2010 sales and revenues of $42.588 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. To learn more, visit JoinTeamCaterpillar.com or caterpillar.com.
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