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Solar Turbines · 19 hours ago

2026 Entry Level – Supply Chain - Buyer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$77K/yr - $115K/yr

0+ years exp

Solar Turbines is part of Caterpillar Inc., a global team focused on creating sustainable communities. The role supports purchasing and supply chain operations by processing requisitions, analyzing costs, managing contracts, and contributing to sourcing and procurement strategies.

EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Learn and develop skills that result from the practical application of basic supply chain knowledge by assisting a project team or others in the workgroup

Provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analysis, and contract/purchase order generation

Develop improvement plans to support buyers related to response time, lean targets, quality, cost, logistics, development, capacity, and risk management to enable optimal and efficient operations

Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives

Manage purchased material requirements according to the demand signals for the assigned products.  Take appropriate actions to ensure material availability and appropriate inventory levels, ensuring that the correct material is delivered to the right place and at the right time

Monitor material shortages tools, adjusting the delivery schedule with suppliers as needed, according to inventory availability and demand signals. Communicate shortages or risk of shortages to customer

Qualification

Procurement KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsVendor ManagementCost ManagementEffective CommunicationNegotiationBusiness Process ImprovementMatrix ManagementPurchasing OperationsProblem Solving