Strategic Indirect Procurement Manager – Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Indirect Procurement for Manufacturing. You will lead a multi-site team of Buyers and drive supplier strategies to improve quality, delivery, and cost.

As a senior leader, collaborate with Manufacturing, Facility Engineering, and Maintenance to own sourcing strategies across buildings, utilities, PPE, and other categories while negotiating contracts and building a resilient supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing & Procurement with strong experience.
• Experience with identified purchasing categories and long-term contracts.
• Ability to interpret and negotiate contractual elements (IP, data privacy, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site team of Buyers (Procurement Specialists); 8-10 direct reports.
• Own and execute sourcing strategies for Manufacturing/Regional Facility categories.
• Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliant purchasing execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business leaders to meet requirements.
• Improve supplier quality, delivery, and cost across the supply base.

Skills

Leadership

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Negotiating

Effective communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Procurement

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Indirect Procurement for Manufacturing. You will lead a multi-site team of Buyers and drive supplier strategies to improve quality, delivery, and cost.

As a senior leader, collaborate with Manufacturing, Facility Engineering, and Maintenance to own sourcing strategies across buildings, utilities, PPE, and other categories while negotiating contracts and building a resilient supply base.