.**Career Area**:Purchasing & Procurement**: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.**Your Work Shapes the World**At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as Category Buyer - Cross Border US/MX Transportation.The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of CAT Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.**The Opportunity**: Category buyer for North America Ground Transportation Procurement - Cross Border US/MX and Intra-MX**Major Role**: This position will be responsible for the procurement of ground transportation within Mexico, and cross border transportation between the United States and Mexico (truckload, LTL, expedite). This is a North American role that works with operations teams to define business requirements and drive carrier strategy that supports overall organizational objectives. Key work activities include managing a network of ground transportation providers, strategic sourcing events, bidding processes, contract administration and driving carrier performance.**Job Duties**:- Procure ground freight transportation services that meet Caterpillar's complex operational and procurement standard requirements. Key focus around strategic sourcing to ensure capacity, service and market price objectives are met