Business administration Work, Jobs in Peterlee, Dur (with Salaries)

Category Buyer
Caterpillar —Peterlee
- £49,519 - £61,899 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Travel
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Data Entry Clerk
Green Energy Consulting —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Accounts & Administration Assistant
bd plastics —Sunderland
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Business Support Assistant
Middlesbrough Council —Middlesbrough
- £26,403 a year
- Part-time
1h
Financial Assessment and Benefits Officer
Durham County Council —Durham
- £30,024 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
13d
Operations Assistant
Paul Gough Media —Hartlepool
- £24,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
People Operations Coordinator
ZIGUP —Darlington
- £28,700 a year
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Senior People Operations Coordinator
ZIGUP —Darlington
- £31,000 a year
- Remote
- Human resources
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Global Operations Coordinator
Prima Cheese —Seaham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
3d
Store Manager
Saltrock Dalton Park —Seaham
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Quick apply
9d
Bookkeeping & Payroll Administrator
VA Business Services —Stokesley
- £28,000 a year
- Temporary
- Travel
- QuickBooks
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Office Administrator - Short Term Temp
Hays Business Support —Chester-le-Street
- £13.00 - £14.40 an hour
- Temporary
2d
Finance Assistant
KCR —Sunderland
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
Contracts Officer
North Tyneside Council —North Tyneside
- £39,152 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
Senior office Administrator - Facilities coordinator
Hillstar Building Management Ltd —Gateshead
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
Purchasing Co-ordinator
Hubbway Limited —Cramlington
- Up to £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
1d
Operations & Scheduling Manager
Harvey Electrical Services —Darlington
- £29,250 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
People & Culture Officer
Prima Cheese —Seaham
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Human resources
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Respiratory)
NSHI Ltd —Middlesbrough
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
3d
Business Operations Trainee
The Grad Scheme —Darlington
- From £24,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Financial services

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Category Buyer

Caterpillar -
Peterlee

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Job details

Full-time
£49,519 - £61,899 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Sourcing
Procurement
Logistics
Contracts
Purchasing
Negotiation

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.

Job Title: Category Buyer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £49,519 - £61,899

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic & Europe)

Job Requisition: R0000373195

About Caterpillar Peterlee

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and automated dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a driven and customer‑focused Category Buyer to shape and strengthen our Steel Fabrication & Tube Assembly portfolio, working closely with steel Fabrication & Tube assembly product suppliers supporting Caterpillar Peterlee and beyond. This role is about more than purchasing — it’s about building trusted, long‑term supplier relationships that deliver real value across our supply network.

You’ll bring supply network solutions expertise, applying Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development and Management (QCLDM) principles to optimise performance and maximise value. Comfortable working in a responsive and continuously evolving environment, you’ll collaborate closely with multiple teams, such as Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Value Chain Design and Facility Procurement teams to turn strategy into practical outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a real difference.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Developing, managing and executing the category strategy managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special procurement programs.
Recognizing the potential for cost decreases, inventory reductions and quality improvement, as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment.
Ensure supplier capacity & supply resiliency
Acting as the liaison between the organization and the supplier to communicate information explicitly, while considering production demands and suppliers' conditions.
Documenting the suppliers' performance on time sensitiveness and production; maintains a strong relationship with suppliers.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience.

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

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.

Contracts Management and Administration: Knowledge of policies, standards and processes of how to manage and administer contracts; ability to use proper processes and practices for managing and administering a variety of contractual agreements.

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 analyse, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

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 behaviours.

Top candidates will have:

Knowledge of steel fabrications and tube assemblies is desirable.
Experience/Knowledge in Heavy Manufacturing Category Buying is desirable but not essential.
Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiations including contracts within steel fabrications and tube assemblies’ industry is beneficial but not essential.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded every 2 years up to a maximum of 5 days.
Up to 10% Bonus target
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%),
Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
Personalized flexible benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Free onsite parking

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse, and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Posting Dates:

June 2, 2026 - June 11, 2026

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

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Financial Assessment and Benefits Officer

Operations Assistant

People Operations Coordinator

Senior People Operations Coordinator

Global Operations Coordinator

Store Manager

Bookkeeping & Payroll Administrator

Office Administrator - Short Term Temp

Finance Assistant

Contracts Officer

Senior office Administrator - Facilities coordinator

Purchasing Co-ordinator

Operations & Scheduling Manager

People & Culture Officer

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Respiratory)

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