Caterpillar Inc Category Buyer Salaries by 30+ Employees (Updated 2025)

5 - 16 years exp.

₹9 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (85%)

₹13.5 Lakhs

Variable (15%)

₹2.5 Lakhs

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58% more than the average Category Buyer Salary in Industrial Machinery Companies for 5 - 16 years of experience

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Last Updated: 19 Feb 2025

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Category Buyer salary at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 16 years. Salary estimates are based on 39 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.

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Experience wise Caterpillar Inc Category Buyer salaries

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5 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹10.1 L/yr - ₹27.7 L/yr
6 years (3 salaries)	Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
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7 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹10 L/yr - ₹16.4 L/yr
8 years (3 salaries)	Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	Unlock ₹14 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
10 years (7 salaries)	Unlock ₹9 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr
11 years (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹11 L/yr - ₹16.7 L/yr
12 years (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹9 L/yr - ₹17.5 L/yr
13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	Unlock ₹14.5 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
14 years (4 salaries)	Unlock ₹12.8 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr
15+ years (6 salaries)	Unlock ₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Top skills at Caterpillar Inc for Category Buyer

Procurement Logistics Strategic Sourcing Supplier Development Contract Management Supply Chain Risk Assessment Black Belt Risk Management Networking Bidding Data Analysis Continuous Improvement Analytical Logistics

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Caterpillar is one of the MNC based company ,we have opportunity to learn so many things in production, logistics, supply chain, procurement, purchasing, transportation, safety is the most important to them,

Company culture - Good

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Salary didn't not matched with given work, low salary, they are not providing any bonus for diwali, I don't spend time with my friends and family after joining this work because I have too work.

Salary - Poor

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Fantastic work-life balance The pay is very good considering that the stress is not as high as most cos at this level Great job security

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Might not be motivated to work as hard since there's a lack of growth after a point of time. Initial learning is great but tapers off

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• posted on 10 Feb 2023

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CAT in Aurangabad offer good pay worth more than the living cost in tier2 city

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CAT in Aurangabad is built on an intimidating and daunting culture. No respect to employees and causes disconcerting. Leadership (so called) rely on threatening and slavery approach without any sort of human values Aurangabad is a city with limitations in good education and hospitals. I'd suggest someone who wanted to join this organization to think thrice before making decision

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Have to work tremendously hard and big big part of luck should pay when in comes to conversation of any 3rd party agency to CAT employee

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What is the salary of Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc?

Category Buyer salary at Caterpillar Inc in India ranges between ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs for experience between 5 years to 16 years. According to our estimates it is 58% more than the average Category Buyer Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 39 latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc India.

How does the salary of a Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc India compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc is 58% more than the average salary of a Category Buyer in India. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc?

Procurement, Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development and Contract Management are some of the popular skills required to work as a Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc India.

What is the salary of a Category Buyer in companies similar to Caterpillar Inc in India?

Maersk Category Buyer Salary - ₹8.4 Lakhs to ₹13.6 Lakhs per year
Varroc Group Category Buyer Salary - ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
Reliance Retail Category Buyer Salary - ₹5.7 Lakhs to ₹14.3 Lakhs per year
1 India Family Mart Category Buyer Salary - ₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹10.5 Lakhs per year
BigBasket Category Buyer Salary - ₹3.8 Lakhs to ₹8.0 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc ranges between ₹1,09,176 per month to ₹1,12,194 per month in India. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Caterpillar Inc Category Buyer salary in India which ranges between ₹9.0 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 5 years to 16 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Category Buyer at Caterpillar Inc?

According to AmbitionBox, 59% of the Caterpillar Inc Category Buyers reported a notice period of 1 Month, 18% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 22 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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Caterpillar Inc Category Buyer salary in India ranges between ₹9 Lakhs to ₹22 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 39 Caterpillar Inc latest salaries received from various employees of Caterpillar Inc.