Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Relocation eligible : Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
As the Procurement Representative 2 , you will have the opportunity to:

Provide support to the project team with mildly complex procurement transaction activities (equipment, services and subcontracts), which may expand to more complex projects or assignments on multiple projects
Support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration, closeout and proposal development
Work under general supervision
Prepares contract documents and bidders list
Manages the evaluation process through the distribution of quotations, preparation of the commercial portion of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with engineering and construction regarding the technical and constructability evaluations
Begins to resolve simple and moderately complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions
May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a project
Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database
May train others in the function of a Procurement Representative, with oversight from Supervisor
Files appropriate record documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules
BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office
Proficient Contract Comprehension
Proficient Data Entry
Basic Project Process Management
Travel may be required
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
PCR: Procurement
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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