Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a general 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.

Career Area

Procurement

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global 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.
- Supplier

📌 Procurement Specialist (Tijuana)
🏢 Solar Turbines
📍 Tijuana