Procurement Specialist

Solar Turbines; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support strategic supplier relationships, drive cost management, and lead projects from conception to maturity that align with business objectives.

You will handle day-to-day purchasing, performance reviews, and cross-functional teamwork for NPI, global sourcing, and supplier development to ensure flexible capacity and reliable supply. This onsite role requires strong English communication and a results-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio).
• Experience with planning, ideally in construction services.
• Fluent in Business English in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Continuously evaluates, improves, and sustains supplier performance (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Lead-time, etc).
• Drives cost management through identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction and analyzing TCO.
• Manages supplier relationships day-to-day and strategically, including purchase orders and supplier reviews.
• Leads cross-functional teaming in supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports NPI, global sourcing, and supplier selection to ensure flexible capacity and reliable supply.

Skills

ERP software proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Business English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Nature and Scope:

This position acts with a sense of urgency and is diligent in providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. This individual operates in compliance with corporate and Supply Chain policies and procedures. A Procurement Specialist may manage relationships of some non-strategic suppliers, but will predominately oversee strategic or complex suppliers. This individual has no direct reports, but work within a team structure typically including a Sourcing Specialist, Supply Chain Coordinator/Planner, Supplier Technical Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, and reports directly to a Site Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager. There is an expectation to not only participate on but lead projects from conception to maturity that directly support organizational objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Continuously practices and demonstrates Safety and acting in adherence to Our Values in Action.
• Effectively evaluates, improves, and sustains supplier performance, including but not limited to: Quality, Cost, Delivery, Lead-time, Bid & Proposal Turn-times, Project & Field Support, etc.
• Drives cost management through identifying and implementing opportunities for cost reduction, utilizes cost modeling techniques, and analyzing TCO to ensure the best overall value to Solar.
• Manages and maintains the Supplier relationship at a day-to-day and strategic level. Day-to-day activities include purchase order issuance and maintenance, grief resolution, and business review meetings. Strategic activities include working with the Supply Chain Leadership and/or Sourcing Specialist to define the buyer-supplier relationship that determines as well as executes the strategic direction (Hold, Grow, Consolidate, Exit).
• Develops a network that allows the Senior Buyer to leverage internal and external relationships to continuously improve responsiveness & service levels.
• Leads commercial negotiations and is accountable for contract execution and maintenance (NDA’s, GP’s, PSAs, JDAs, etc).
• Initiates and promotes cross functional teaming in Supplier development, problem resolution, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports NPI, global strategic sourcing, and Supplier selection to ensure flexible capacity and consistent supply from qualified suppliers to support business objectives.
• Interpersonal and Analytical Skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are required in dealing with sensitive issues and reaching consensus on specific actions.
• Capability to influence and persuade Suppliers and internal clients to effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate in order to build constructive and inclusive business relationships.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and acts with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to lead teams, coach, mentor, as well as provide and accept constructive criticism.
• Effective communicator in written and oral form.
• Dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of external customers and internal clients.
• Ability to cope with change effectively and adjust to accommodate the unknown or unproven.
• Capable of setting priorities in order to support business requirements; can sense what will help or hinder achieving a goal, eliminates roadblocks, and creates focus.
• Holds self and others accountable to commitments in support of business objectives.
• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems.
• Can unearth root cause to assess risk to the business and develop business continuation plans.

Required Qualifications:

• The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Visio)
• Experience with planning, ideally in construction services
• Fluent in Business English in written and oral form.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or other related field.
• Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (ie. APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc)
• Understanding and demonstration of 6-Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• 6-Sigma Blackbelt Certification

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,704.00 - $169,056.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.