Senior Indirect Procurement Leader – Manufacturing

Solar Turbines; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Indirect Procurement to lead regional supplier strategies and supplier relationships.

You will drive quality, delivery, and cost improvements while guiding cross-functional teams in manufacturing and facilities categories. The role demands strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and hands-on contract negotiation skills with an ability to align procurement with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing & Procurement and strong procurement experience.
• Fluent in Business English, written and oral.
• Experience with identified purchasing categories and long-term contracts.
• Ability to develop strategic sourcing and supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills and contract administration knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, develop, and mentor a high performing team to execute regional supplier strategies.
• Drive quality, delivery, and cost improvements across the supply base.
• Own and execute sourcing strategies for Manufacturing / Regional Facility related categories.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure a competitive advantage with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Contract Management

Negotiating

Effective Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Procurement

Master's degree in related field (Procurement/SCM)

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Indirect Procurement to lead regional supplier strategies and supplier relationships.

You will drive quality, delivery, and cost improvements while guiding cross-functional teams in manufacturing and facilities categories. The role demands strong leadership, strategic sourcing expertise, and hands-on contract negotiation skills with an ability to align procurement with business goals.