Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement

Solar Turbines•San Diego, CA

7d•$112,704 - $169,056•Onsite

About The Position

Solar Turbines Incorporated is hiring for the role of Procurement Specialist within the Indirect Purchasing organization. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with strong experience in the Purchasing & Procurement job function
Fluent in Business English in written and oral form
Experience developing sourcing strategies, conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and executing procurement activities that support business objectives.
Proven experience leading commercial negotiations for engineering services, contingent labor, and other indirect spend categories, including pricing, rate structures, liability provisions, intellectual property protections, and service-level commitments.
Ability to develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, drive supplier performance, implement governance processes, and mitigate commercial, operational, and compliance risks.
Experience supporting category strategy development through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings and business value.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels, building strong stakeholder relationships while balancing competing priorities to achieve business objectives.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting procurement and business data to identify trends, measure performance, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, administer, and manage complex commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other contractual documents throughout the contract lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

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)
Work independently on complex assignments; anticipate problems and provide solutions in a professional, logical and expedited manner
Experience in the development of long-term supplier relationships and strategic sourcing strategies
Sound analytical skills and problem-solving ability
Solid communication skills, high initiative, assertiveness, and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices and policies
Ability to function well in a team environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for procurement and management of assigned commodities supporting Engineering Services, contingent and temporary labor, university research agreements, and related indirect categories.
Lead commercial negotiations for engineering services, contingent labor, research agreements, and other indirect service contracts.
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.
Support procurement execution activities, including purchase order management, contract administration, invoice resolution, and supplier onboarding.