Caterpillar, Inc

Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement - IT & Digital

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 7-9 years of procurement experience or 5-7 years with a Master's degree
  • Proficient in Business English
  • Experience with complex contractual agreements
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build long-term supplier relationships
  • Solid communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee procurement and lifecycle management of IT-related technology and services.
  • Lead strategic sourcing, including RFPs and supplier negotiations.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements and optimize contractual terms.
  • Manage supplier performance and compliance tasks.
  • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align procurement with strategic goals.
  • Support procurement activities such as purchase order management and contract administration.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement savings plans
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities
  • Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Procurement

Job Description:

Solar Turbines Incorporated is hiring for the role of Procurement Specialist within the Indirect Purchasing organization.

Career Area: Purchasing & Procurement

What You'll Do (Job Duties):

Responsible for procurement and lifecycle management of assigned IT software, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, software licenses, maintenance agreements, and related technology spend categories.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier negotiations for enterprise software, SaaS applications, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, and technology-related services.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements, software licensing terms, subscription renewals, pricing models, service level agreements (SLAs), maintenance agreements, and technology vendor contracts to optimize cost, mitigate risk, and support business objectives.
  • Manage supplier performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), compliance requirements, and risk mitigation activities across assigned suppliers.
  • Partner closely with Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with technology roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, and operational requirements.
  • Support procurement execution activities, including purchase order management, contract administration, invoice resolution, and supplier onboarding.


What You Have (Core Skills):
  • Procurement & Cost Management: Experience developing sourcing strategies, conducting Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and executing procurement activities that support business objectives.
  • Negotiation: Proven experience leading commercial negotiations for software licensing agreements, SaaS subscriptions, cloud services, maintenance agreements, and other technology-related spend categories, including pricing models, service levels, data privacy requirements, intellectual property protections, indemnification, limitation of liability, and contractual risk provisions.
  • Supplier Management: Ability to develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, drive supplier performance, implement governance processes, and mitigate commercial, operational, and compliance risks.
  • Category Management: Experience supporting category strategy development through spend analysis, market intelligence, supplier evaluation, and sourcing initiatives that drive cost savings and business value.
  • Matrix Management: Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels, building strong stakeholder relationships while balancing competing priorities to achieve business objectives.
  • Data Analytics: Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting procurement and business data to identify trends, measure performance, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to negotiate, administer, and manage complex commercial agreements, including Software License Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Cloud Service Agreements, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), statements of Work (SOWs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other contractual documents throughout the contract lifecycle.


Additional Details:
  • Work location: San Diego, CA (Harbor Drive facility)
  • Relocation assistance IS NOT available for this position
  • Visa sponsorship IS NOT available for this position
  • This position requires working onsite 5 days per week (Mon-Fri)


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with strong experience in the Purchasing & Procurement job function
  • Fluent in Business English in written and oral form


Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 7-9 years, or Master's degree with at least 5-7 years, of purchasing and procurement experience
  • Experience in managing complex and long-term contractual agreements (various contract types including Master Agreements, Schedules, Statements of Work, Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements)
  • Experience in interpreting and negotiating contractual elements, both legal and commercial in nature (including Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Indemnification, Limit of Liability, Warranty)
  • Work independently on complex assignments; anticipate problems and provide solutions in a professional, logical and expedited manner
  • Experience in the development of long-term supplier relationships and strategic sourcing strategies
  • Sound analytical skills and problem-solving ability
  • Solid communication skills, high initiative, assertiveness, and organizational skills
  • Strong knowledge of generally accepted purchasing practices and policies
  • Ability to function well in a team environment


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:
August 5, 2026 - August 19, 2026

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

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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