IT Vendor Negotiator & Savings Leader

Caterpillar Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Nashville seeks a Vendor Management Specialist - IT Negotiator to lead third-party IT deals, including SaaS, software, hardware, cloud, and professional services.

You will craft negotiation strategies, coordinate with IT teams, and advise internal customers on plans and timing. The role requires strong negotiation, contract interpretation, IT sourcing experience, and collaboration across finance, legal, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead multiple initiatives and meet timelines.
• Ability to interpret complex contract language and summarize agreements.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting, technology licensing, and negotiation principles.
• Extensive IT sourcing experience and vendor management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed negotiation strategies and counteroffers.
• Collaborate with third-party advisory firms for market intelligence.
• Advise internal customers on strategy, timing, and process steps.
• Work with IT teams on supplier RFx requirements and evaluations.
• Act as a category subject matter expert across functions and locations.
• Deliver executive-level presentations and communications on supplier discussions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract language interpretation

IT sourcing

Vendor management

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor's degree or 5+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tool

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Nashville seeks a Vendor Management Specialist - IT Negotiator to lead third-party IT deals, including SaaS, software, hardware, cloud, and professional services.

You will craft negotiation strategies, coordinate with IT teams, and advise internal customers on plans and timing. The role requires strong negotiation, contract interpretation, IT sourcing experience, and collaboration across finance, legal, and procurement.