Senior Buyer Job at Swoon, Mossville, IL

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  • Swoon
  • Mossville, IL

Job Description

Title: Buyer / Purchasing 4

Company: Fortune 100 Global Leader in Manufacturing of Construction Equipment

Rate: Roughly $31/hr (W2 + Benefits) or $35/hr (C2C)

Location: Mossville, IL (Onsite)

Summary

In this role, you’ll play a key part in executing supplier resiliency projects and supplier performance improvements within Caterpillar's Global Electrical Components team. You will collaborate closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to manage pricing activities, supplier development, and mitigate supply chain risks for critical components.

What you will do:

  • Support supplier resiliency projects, supplier onboarding, and performance improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to support quoting, development activities, and capacity planning
  • Manage supplier pricing, contract negotiations, invoice reconciliation, and ensure compliance with company procurement policies
  • Analyze market trends and supplier delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
  • Lead vendor relationships and drive contract formulation aligned with corporate policies
  • Develop and implement purchasing policies, instructions, and procedures to improve procurement operations

Role & Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of supplier risk mitigation and capacity improvement projects
  • Act as primary liaison between suppliers, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing
  • Support supplier contract negotiation and vendor policy formulation
  • Analyze purchasing data to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and supplier performance
  • Provide reporting and analysis related to supply chain resilience and supplier performance metrics
  • Participate in cross-functional project meetings with engineering, finance, and procurement leadership

Skills & Qualifications (Required):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supplier management
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with SAP and/or Lognet systems
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Skills & Qualifications (Desired):

  • CPSM, CPPM, or CPP certifications
  • Experience with Procure platform
  • Flexibility to attend global team collaboration meetings outside of normal work hours

Soft Skills:

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills across internal and external stakeholders

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant purchasing/supply chain/procurement experience
  • Certifications preferred but not required

Job Tags

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