Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement - IT & Digital

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

1d•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

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 lifecycle management of assigned IT software, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, software licenses, maintenance agreements, and related technology spend categories.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier negotiations for enterprise software, SaaS applications, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, and technology-related services.
Negotiate commercial agreements, software licensing terms, subscription renewals, pricing models, service level agreements (SLAs), maintenance agreements, and technology vendor contracts to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
Manage supplier performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), compliance requirements, and risk mitigation activities across assigned suppliers.
Partner closely with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with technology roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, and operational requirements.
Support procurement execution activities, including purchase order management, contract administration, invoice resolution, and supplier onboarding.