Job Title: Buyer / Purchasing 3

Location:  Peoria, IL

Duration: 12 months

Start date: July 29, 2024

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Work set up: Hybrid (3-5 days a week in office)

Typical task breakdown:

•             Worker’s main task will be to work in the Facility and Process Maintenance space to write contracts and clean up the backlog to get them completed and signed. 

•             Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.

•             Approve purchase orders, guided buy projects, SIA requests.

•             Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.

Education & Experience Required:

•             H.S. Diploma w/ 10+ years’ experience.

•             Associate’s degree w/ 8+ years’ experience.

•             Bachelor’s degree is the preference w/ 5+ years’ experience.

Technical Skills

Required:

•             Ability to follow through and complete projects.

•             Previous Purchasing experience is required.

•             Proofreading.

•             Business acumen.

Desired:

•             Previous Caterpillar experience is highly desired.

Soft Skills

(Required)

-              Excellent verbal and written communication skills/good social skills

-              Organizational skills

-              Multi-tasking

-              Self-motivated, go-getter

-              Able to handle high volume

-              Quick learner

Interview Process

-              MS Teams Interviews