Solar Turbines
Procurement Specialist
San Diego, California · Senior · Part-time
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- A Procurement Specialist will manage relationships of moderately strategic to complex suppliers.
- There is an expectation to both participate and lead projects from conception to maturity that directly support organizational objectives.
- Develops and maintain relationships with internal clients and supplier executives.
- Applies advanced Supply Chain knowledge to manage processes, establish policies, and develop value-adding strategies.
- Monitors and manages ownership of risk from financial, business continuation, and compliance perspectives.
- Supplier Management - Manages each relationship of moderately complex suppliers.
Requirements
- The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of purchasing experience or equivalent experience in similar business role.
- Alternatively, the qualified candidate can have a Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or other related field with 3-5 years of purchasing experience or equivalent experience in similar business role.
- Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
- Contract Management - Develops agreements that align with sourcing strategies and utilizes appropriate standard Solar contracts with legal review, as required.
Nice to have
- Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (ASCM, APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, or comparable International Certification).
- Affiliation(s) with ISM, ASCM/APICS or comparable professional purchasing organizations.
- Demonstrated background(s) in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
- Individual Contributor Behavior consisting of customer commitment, priority setting, proactiveness, accountability and professional growth.
- 6-Sigma certification as a Blackbelt or Greenbelt with project and team leadership experience.
- Understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Strong Communication and Analytical Skill Sets.
- Proven Influencing and Interpersonal Skill Sets.
Skills
- The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills and competencies that include:
- Works closely with users defining supplier performance measurements and reporting frameworks.
Compensation
- $112,704.00 - $169,056.00
- 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 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.
- This individual operates in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures and continuously practices and demonstrates Safety and acts in adherence to Our Values in Action.
- This position acts with a sense of urgency and is diligent in providing timely support to internal clients and external customers.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
This listing is sourced directly from Solar Turbines's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.