Solar Turbines
2027 Entry Level: Buyer
USA-CA-Balboa–Solar · Junior · Internship
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About the role
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Create, manage, and follow up on purchase orders.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Support contract preparation, negotiations, and execution.
- Identify supplier or material risks and work with teams to develop solutions.
- Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Planning, and other internal teams.
- Support continuous improvement and business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Experience with ERP software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Nice to have
- Previous Supply Chain experience or internship.
- Supply Chain certification such as APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, or ISM.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt certification.
- $77,264.00 - $115,896.00
Compensation
- $77,264.00 - $115,896.00
- Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
- Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.
Benefits
- This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
Company info
- 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.
- We are looking for a Buyer to support our Supply Chain organization by managing purchase orders, supplier relationships, contracts, and supplier performance.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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