**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 Definition** + The Category Buyer role is to provide supply network solutions expertise, using Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to deliver maximum value on Fabrication components designed by Excavation Division from suppliers in Japan. **Responsibilities** + Development, Execution and Management of global and regional category sourcing strategy + Management, Development and Enhancement supply base capabilities in Japan from all the aspects of QCLDM + Acting as the liaison between CAT and suppliers to communicate information explicitly, while considering both CAT expectations and suppliers’ conditions. **Key Tasks** + Supplier Relationship Management + Supplier Development & Capability enhancement + End-to-end Cost management throughout parts lifecycle (both NPI & Current) + Supplier Quote Evaluation & TCO Analysis + AoS including Capacity Planning & Risk Management + Service Parts Performance Improvement + ABP/RBM reporting + Responsible suppliers : 8 Steel suppliers, 3 BTS/STR suppliers + Daily Workload : RFQ, Price Loading, Misc. problem solving between CAT & suppliers + Supplier Tooling management + Supplier Contract management **Required/Preferred Skills & Experiences** + Undergraduate degree from a college or university, or equivalent experiences + Interpersonal Skills & Effective communication + Attentively listen to others and understand the real intention even if not explicitly mentioned + Fluent in Japanese and English, and can Influence others through effective written & oral communication + Seek agreeable points to every party even in difficult and conflicting situations + Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills + Identify, collect and evaluate necessary data & information for effective analysis + Perform effective analysis to reach convincing conclusions and to support timely and appropriate decision-making based on fact & data + Leadership Skills + Project leading skills to deliver expected outcomes in expected timelines + Lead and develop suppliers to get alignment with CAT and category strategies + Capability to read and understand drawings & technical specifications is required + Experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality is preferred + Knowledge in Accounting and Legal (contractual matters, trade regulations) is desirable + Intellectual Curiosities and Self-Learning capabilities are required **Posting Dates:** May 7, 2025 - May 21, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .