Senior Contract Specialist

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About the Role

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to provide sales contract support for its Solar Turbines Division. Solar Turbines manufactures, sells, and services mid-size industrial gas turbine packages for use in electric power generation, gas compression, and pumping systems. The position will be based in Houston, Texas and will provide contract support primarily for Solar’s Customer Services organization, which is responsible for the sale and supply of all aftermarket goods and services (including long-term maintenance and overhaul services) to the owners/end-users of equipment supplied by Solar.

The successful candidate will provide sales contracting support for both domestic and foreign sales of complex industrial equipment and related aftermarket goods and services. This includes reviewing and analyzing sales contract terms, advising internal clients of contractual risks, drafting and negotiating contract terms, and identifying and communicating deviations from standard risk positions based on Solar’s Risk Assessment Guidelines.

The position reports to Solar’s Assistant General Counsel for Customer Services (based in San Diego) and requires significant interaction with Solar’s Sales and Business Management personnel, other legal professionals, managers, and subject matter experts. There is often direct interaction with external customers’ legal, contracts, procurement, and operational personnel, requiring excellent interpersonal skills to advise, collaborate, and negotiate while mitigating risk and preserving customer relationships.

This is a full-time onsite role located in Houston, TX; not eligible for hybrid or remote arrangements. International and domestic travel up to 5%. Sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft contract terms and documents to ensure contracts reflect agreed-upon requirements consistent with risk guidelines and company strategy.
• Direct and participate in customer negotiations.
• Provide guidance to business teams during contract negotiations to meet contract requirements.
• Conduct and communicate risk evaluations for assigned contract transactions to ensure company business objectives are met.

Requirements

• Contracts Review: Knowledge of contractual and legal matters related to the sale of goods and services; ability to draft, evaluate, interpret, and improve contract language to mitigate risk.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for assessing and controlling organizational exposure to risk; ability to apply risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
• Legal Analysis: Knowledge of methods and tools used in legal analysis; ability to read, interpret, and draw accurate conclusions from legal and factual information.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities with minimal supervision.
• Negotiating: Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate constructively and collaboratively across the organization and with customers.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Ability to complete tasks with high precision.
• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S., B.A., or equivalent, preferably in business or law.
• Experience in the oil and gas or power generation industries.
• Experience with complex domestic and foreign commercial agreements.

Pay

Summary pay range: $112,704.00 - $169,056.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer time, 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 opportunities.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.