Field Buyer

Bechtel • Herndon, VA

83d

About The Position

In this role, you will oversee the development and preparation of purchase orders. You will act in accordance with Bechtel and project purchasing procedures. You will participate in negotiations, solve problems, and communicate with suppliers to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements and achieve the required service to meet project needs. This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. Note: This position will start in Reston, later will need to mobilize to the field.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in purchasing, agreement/order drafting (with legal support as required), administration and negotiation of changes, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling
• Working knowledge of purchase order administration, home office and field procedures and documents relating to multi-discipline construction projects
• General knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting, purchasing, and material management practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and industry policies, procedures and work practices
• Possesses experience and knowledge of project purchasing and PO administration activities

Responsibilities

• Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder's lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
• Ensure purchase order terms and conditions are compliant with Bechtel and project requirements
• Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
• Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
• Programs to enhance our culture
• Time to recharge

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree