Procurement Specialist - Indirect Procurement - IT & Digital

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Job Description:

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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 Agre