Field Purchasing Specialist

Job Summary: In this role, you will perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. You will prepare bidders’ lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, recommend commitments, secure approvals, communicate with suppliers and monitor supplier performance. Your efforts are to ensure potential and current suppliers comply with purchase order requirements and provide the required service and results to meet project needs. Major Responsibilities: Prepares bidders’ lists and qualifies bidders Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions Forms bid packages and issues bid requests, coordinates bidders’ questions, and receives bids Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order requirements Identifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changes Initiates and processes purchase order revisions that establish scope and effects on cost and schedule of agreed upon changes Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders. Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments. Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes. Good understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods. Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups. Capable of providing early warning to Project Management of supplier deficiencies or schedule slippage. Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained. Total Rewards/Benefits: Bechtel offers robust benefits to support employees' careers, well-being, and growth. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr