Strategic IT Vendor Negotiator

Caterpillar Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a Vendor Management Specialist - IT Negotiator to lead third-party IT sourcing, including SaaS, software, hardware, cloud, and services.

You will negotiate directly with vendors, partner with IT and finance, and drive annual savings while expanding strategic supplier relationships across multiple locations, including Nashville, IL, TX. Extensive experience in technology procurement and contract analysis is required to balance risk and value, while

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating software, hardware, cloud, and professional services agreements.
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives and meet milestones.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Understanding of cost and price analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed negotiation strategies and counteroffers.
• Advise internal customers on negotiation plans and timelines.
• Lead supplier RFx requirements and evaluate technologies.
• Develop supplier playbooks and executive communications.
• Analyze supplier spend and contribute to budget processes.
• Deliver presentations to IT service owners and senior leaders.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

IT procurement

SaaS procurement

Contract analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in the United States seeks a Vendor Management Specialist - IT Negotiator to lead third-party IT sourcing, including SaaS, software, hardware, cloud, and services.

You will negotiate directly with vendors, partner with IT and finance, and drive annual savings while expanding strategic supplier relationships across multiple locations, including Nashville, IL, TX. Extensive experience in technology procurement and contract analysis is required to balance risk and value, while