Solar Turbines
Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement
San Diego, California · Part-time
No sponsorship$113k-$169kDetected 5 days ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationProcurementContract ManagementIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Career Area: Procurement Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
- Job Description: Solar Turbines Incorporated is hiring for the role of Procurement Specialist within the Indirect Purchasing organization.
- At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead commercial negotiations for engineering services, contingent labor, research agreements, and other indirect service contracts.
- Support procurement execution activities, including purchase order management, contract administration, invoice resolution, and supplier onboarding.
- Develop sourcing, contracting, and supplier management strategies that align with Engineering objectives and business requirements.
- Manage supplier performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), compliance requirements, and risk mitigation activities across assigned suppliers.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams to develop RFPs, define SOW requirements, evaluate proposals, and execute supplier agreements.
- Experience developing sourcing strategies, conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and executing procurement activities that support business objectives.
- Experience supporting category strategy development through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings and business value.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting procurement and business data to identify trends, measure performance, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with strong experience in the Purchasing & Procurement job function
- Bachelor's degree with at least 7-9 years, or Master's degree with at least 5-7 years, of purchasing and procurement experience
- Experience in managing complex and long-term contractual agreements (various contract types including Master Agreements, Schedules, Statements of Work, Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements)
- Experience in interpreting and negotiating contractual elements, both legal and commercial in nature (including Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Indemnification, Limit of Liability, Warranty)
- Experience in the development of long-term supplier relationships and strategic sourcing strategies
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices and policies
- Ability to function well in a team environment
- It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.
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
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship IS NOT available for this position
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