Site Buyer (LPSD)

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Job Title: Site Buyer (LPSD)

• The position is located in Griffin, GA.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• To be considered for this role, please apply by 4/4/2023 at 11:59pm.

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Job Summary:

The Site Buyer manages supply network procurement related activities for a facility to deliver procurement excellence) supporting Facility/ Divisional Leaders. Delivers a lean and responsive, and resilient material and services flow for the facility from source to dock and additional required points. Demonstrates 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. Reporting directly to the Supply Network Supervisor and/or Supply Network Facility Manager and will be accountable for implementing the network as designed related to specific strategies from both Category & Product Supply at the Facility level to create a competitive advantage for our customers.

What you will do (included but not limited to):

• Major Role - Accountable for operating and monitoring the Global Supply Network procurement functions, as designed, to meet the defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations, collaborating with business partners and suppliers, and resolving facility specific supplier issues. Act as liaison with corresponding Category & Product Purchasing and Logistics professionals.
• Strategy - Through a strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Category and Logistics Strategies the incumbent will support and participate in projects/initiatives to fully satisfying facilities expectations. Assist in the management of local subcontractors with input from the Category buyer related to the overall strategy. Collaborate with supply chain in helping to understand & monitor inventory levels to help relate it back to the overall network in terms of short dating, past dues and supplier shipping & delivery performance.
• Purchase Order Management – Provide expertise in the launching & management of purchase orders for a facility to in the terms of parts related to pilots, production, and supplier tooling ensuring terms are correct.

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of purchasing experience
• Equivalent experience can replace education requirement
• Previous supplier collaboration/ management experience
• Project management experience

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous 6 Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• APICS is a plus

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .

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