Procurement Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5–7 years of experience.
• Commercial experience, supplier management, and contract negotiation experience.
• Experience with ERP software.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
• Fluent written and spoken Business English.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills for handling sensitive issues and reaching consensus.
• Ability to influence and persuade suppliers and internal clients toward effective solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Supply Chain certification from a professional institution such as APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, or ISM.
• Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• 6-Sigma Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

• Practice and demonstrate safety and adherence to Caterpillar’s Values in Action.
• Evaluate, improve, and sustain supplier performance in areas including quality, cost, delivery, lead time, bid and proposal turnaround, and project and field support.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities, use cost-modeling techniques, and analyze total cost of ownership to ensure value to Solar.
• Manage supplier relationships at both day-to-day and strategic levels, including purchase order issuance and maintenance, issue resolution, business review meetings, and strategic supplier direction.
• Develop internal and external networks to improve responsiveness and service levels.
• Lead commercial negotiations and take accountability for contract execution and maintenance, including NDAs, GPs, PSAs, and JDAs.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration in supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Support new product introduction, global strategic sourcing, and supplier selection to ensure flexible capacity and consistent supply from qualified suppliers.
• Lead projects from conception to maturity that support organizational objectives.
• Communicate and mitigate risks that could affect Solar’s ability to meet its business plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement