Category Buyer - Indirect Purchasing

Category Buyer - Indirect Purchasing

Monthly salary from €6,035+, depending on experience.

What You Will Do:

• Lead strategic and operational procurement of indirect goods and services (e.g., IT, engineering, facilities, HR)
• Drive end‑to‑end sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation and selection
• Negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal terms
• Identify and deliver cost‑saving initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships and performance
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements and support business needs
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards while supporting contracts, CAPEX activities, and sourcing strategy execution

What You Have:

• Several years of experience in procurement, ideally within indirect purchasing
• Fluency in English and German (C1 level)
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to support decision‑making
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective stakeholder collaboration
• Proven negotiation skills with experience working with internal and external partners
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, including strategic sourcing and contract management
• Experience in supplier relationship management and driving performance
• Creative, solution‑oriented mindset
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP, with a willingness to learn new technologies

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Technical degree combined with extensive experience in the field
• Experience in an international, matrix organization

What You Will Get:

• Varied, responsible, and challenging tasks
• Excellent earning opportunities according to the Caterpillar compensation system
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan
• Bicycle leasing / job ticket

Additional Information:

• We are back! This role requires being in the office five days a week.
• A valid work permit or EU‑25/EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

Base Minimum Pay: €2,509.02

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.