Career Area:
Procurement
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a integral 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't just 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.
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for day-to-day and strategic supplier management including, but not limited to: purchase order placement, follow-up, issue resolution; communication of demand and forecasts; preparing contracts; acting as the lead negotiator providing solutions to a wide range of issues; developing commercial strategies for product and/or service contracts; managing supplier relationships and performance metrics; communicating and mitigating risk that could impact Solar’s ability to meet the business plan. Dimensions




Spend & Contractual Commitments: Generally greater than $50M
People: This position supports multiple internal business groups, leads cross functional interactions, and provides back-up coverage for other Buyers and Sourcing Specialists.
Leadership: Is a Technical Lead in the role and acts as coach/mentor in the area of world-class procurement and tools. Leads 6-Sigma and/or cross functional teams.
Suppliers: Can be Sole, Single, Dual, Multiple source. Can provide direct and/or indirect goods & services and could involve Third Party Intermediaries (TPIs).
Buyer-Supplier Relationships: Arms-Length, Preferred Suppliers, Partnerships, Strategic Alliances.
Supplier Complexity & Risk: Works with Suppliers that fall within the following Portfolio Analysis categories: Acquisition, Leverage, Critical, Strategic.
Balance of Power: Works with suppliers across the spectrum (Buyer, Neutral, Seller).
Nature and Scope
This pos

📌 Procurement Specialist (Tijuana)
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