Procurement Specialist at Solar Turbines in San Diego, CA

Summary: Solar Turbines is a global team focused on building stronger, more sustainable communities. The Procurement Specialist role involves processing requisitions and providing support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, and contract generation. Responsibilities: - Developing improvement plans to support Supply Chain tasks related to response time, lean targets, quality, cost, logistics, development, and management to enable optimal and efficient operations - Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts - Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection - Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives Required Qualifications: - Business or Supply Chain Degree - 1-3 years of experience in a Buyer role Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in a manufacturing environment Required Skills: Procurement, Negotiating Important Skills: Vendor/Supplier Management, Cost Management, Analytical Thinking Nice-to-Have Skills: Procurement System, Purchasing Tasks, Business Degree, Supply Chain Degree, Effective Communications 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