Top 15 Purchasing occupations Jobs in Chillicothe, Il

Senior Category Buyer
Caterpillar —Peoria, IL
- $128,470 - $192,710 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Procurement Specialist
River City Roofing Company, Inc. -Illinois —Peoria, IL
- $73,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Procurement Manager
MH Equipment Company —Peoria, IL
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Category Buyer - Fabrications
Caterpillar —Mossville, IL
- $112,710 - $169,060 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Contracts
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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CMS Cepcor Americas LLC —Peoria, IL
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Purchasing Manager
Komatsu America Corp. —Peoria, IL
- $105,600 - $132,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- ERP systems
- 8 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Global Senior Category Procurement Manager - General Engine Castings
Caterpillar —Mossville, IL
- $159,120 - $238,680 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
2027 Leadership & Technical Development Program (LTDP) - Procurement
Caterpillar —Peoria, IL
- $81,370 - $133,810 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Supplier Quality Engineer
Komatsu America Corp. —Peoria, IL
- $78,500 - $98,100 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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CGB Enterprises, Inc. —Hennepin, IL
- $64,172 - $77,328 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Senior Category Buyer

Caterpillar -
Peoria, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$128,470 - $192,710 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Cost management
New product introduction
Communication with suppliers
Performance improvement leadership
Category management
SAP
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Cost reduction in category management
Mid-level
Quality performance measurement
Bachelor's degree
Supplier development
Mentoring
Vendor relationship management
Organizational skills
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Operational excellence initiatives
Continuous improvement purchasing strategy
Cross-functional collaboration
Communication skills
Supply chain capacity planning
Cross-functional communication
Procurement regulatory knowledge
Part sourcing
Supply chain process improvement

Full Job Description

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.

Caterpillar’s Construction Industries Supply Management division is hiring for a Senior Category Buyer in Peoria, IL!

Role Summary: In this role, you will be responsible to establish and execute a sourcing strategy, optimize total cost of supply, and drive world class supplier performance following the QCLDM framework.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

Lead commercial discussions and negotiations with the responsible supply base to drive continuous cost improvement
Drive performance excellence in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) of the responsible supply base
Manage source matrices for Category
Negotiate purchasing agreements with responsible supply base
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new production introduction activities
Identify and select suppliers based on strategic sourcing principles, QCLDM, and total cost of ownership
Build and foster relationships with suppliers
Develop supply base to have the right capabilities and capacity to meet Enterprise growth targets, including onboarding and offboarding suppliers as needed
Interface with product groups to ensure alignment of strategies and ensure customer requirements are being met
Mentor Supply Network Specialists (where assigned)

Degree Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent experience desired

What You Have (Core Skills)

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.
Supplier Relationship Management: Knowledge of supplier relationship management concept and strategies; ability to address critical issues to meet supplier needs and maintain engaged, partnering relationship with suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing: Knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Purchasing or procurement experience as a Purchasing Analyst/Supply Network Specialist, Buyer, Supplier Development Engineer (SDE), Facility Buyer, Product Supply NPI Lead or similar role.
Experience with strategic sourcing, collaborating with external suppliers, interpreting and analyzing contracts, purchasing systems (ie: SAP, lognet)
Familiar with quality, cost modeling and NPI tools, fact-based negotiation, LEAN/Six Sigma, or manufacturing principles, and external factors that influence a supply base

Additional Details

Work location: Peoria AB
Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this role
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
Travel: 25% domestic and international
This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 23, 2026 - August 6, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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