procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in durham, dur (with Salaries)

Category Buyer
Caterpillar —Peterlee
- £49,519 - £61,899 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Travel
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
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
3d
Procurement Specialist (Hartlepool)
JDR Cable Systems —Hartlepool
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
Procurement Manager
Sunderland Association Football Club —Sunderland
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Procurement Officer
Northumbria Police —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £27,204 - £41,028 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
1d
Senior Pharmacy Clerk - Procurement
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust —Gateshead
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
10d
M & E Buyer
Aerius Marine UK Limited —Hartlepool
- £24,420.00 - £49,179.87 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
9d
Planning Co-ordinator
Glanbia Foods —Middlesbrough
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee discount
Quality Auditor - Pharmaceutical
SQA Services —Sunderland
- £1,800 a day
- Travel
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Procurement & Supply Chain Degree Apprenticeship
Vertu Motors —Gateshead
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- English
- IT
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Purchasing Administrator
Magnum Packaging (NE) Ltd —Billingham
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
4d
Pricing and Contracts Analyst
Tritility Limited —Jarrow
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
2d
Technical Purchasing Specialist
EGGER Group —Hexham
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Driving
- IT
- Free parking
Procurement Manager
hireful —Middlesbrough
- £50,000 a year
- Engineering
- Negotiation
- Free parking
Quick apply
Procurement & Estates Assistant
Connect Health —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Procurement Assistant Apprentice
believe housing —Bishop Auckland
- £19,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
9d
Administrator - Commercial
Cleveland Group (Hire & Sales) Limited —Stockton-on-Tees
- From £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
1d
Procurement & Pre Award Supplier Manager
HM Revenue and Customs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,544 - £49,523 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Work from home
9d
Buyer
Greggs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £35,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
Indirect Procurement Assistant
Mayborn Group —Newcastle upon Tyne
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Quick apply

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Category Buyer

Caterpillar -
Peterlee

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Job details

Full-time
£49,519 - £61,899 a year
4 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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