Solar Turbines
Senior Buyer
Tijuana, Baja California · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationSupply ChainProcurementCommunication
About the role
- Solar Turbines is seeking a Commodity Buyer with 1-3 years of procurement experience to join our Global Supply Chain Team.
- This role is ideal for a professional who is polite and respectful, yet confident and outgoing in managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts.
- You will be responsible for executing strategic sourcing activities, managing supplier performance, and supporting the deployment of globally effective procurement solutions.
Responsibilities
- Release and manage Purchase Orders with accuracy and urgency.
- Share performance metrics with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.
- Own the commercial relationship with suppliers, acting as the primary point of contact
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and support procurement capability deployment.
- Deliver responsive internal customer support.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
- MUST have some experience negotiating contracts, purchase part costs, and managing supplier relationships.
- Working knowledge of data analytics tools and techniques.
- Extensive experience in negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Familiarity with matrix management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong understanding of cost management and category management principles.
- Experience in contracts administration and compliance.
- Ability to analyze procurement data and present findings to leadership.
Nice to have
- Sentri or Global Entry for us travel (preferred)
- Preferred Skills
Company info
- We celebrate wins together, big and small.
- We support each other through challenges.
- We laugh often, collaborate freely, and grow continuously.
- 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.
- Commodity Buyer - Strategic Procurement (Mexico)
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa for US travel
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