Field Purchasing Supervisor

Bechtel•Town of Clay, NY

8d•$105,000 - $160,200•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead purchasing personnel in the performance and completion of project procurement commitments through bidding, evaluation, and award. You will supervise preparation of bidder lists, review bids for accuracy, and recommend bid selections. Your oversight will ensure commitments are accurately represented and that supplier performance meets requirements. Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Experience with the Digital Supply Chain and capable to support construction by reviewing, assigning, and approving requisitions and field purchase orders.
Knowledge of suppliers in the local and national market for specific commodities essential to semiconductor fabrication and structures
Skilled in negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery requirements
Capable of leading and training a team of field buyers and expediters.
Knowledge of field expediting and experience interacting with field engineers, construction superintendents, and craft professionals

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned personnel on a small to medium sized project in the orderly performance and completion of project procurement commitments through the several steps of bidding, evaluation, and award, in accordance with established policies and Supply Chain Governance
Reviews commercial bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority
Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and have proper global business unit approval and signing authorities, as contained in the Procurement Procedures
Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher Procurement approval authority
Executes commitments within delegated signing authority
Reviews prime contract between customer and Bechtel and makes recommendations to designated manager to ensure appropriate provisions are reflected in the general, special, and pricing conditions of the master Purchasing pro-forma documents
Develops, monitors, and maintains project master Purchasing pro-forma documents, including legal comments to commercial terms and conditions
Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of purchases when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated manager
Assures that project purchasing of equipment and materials is consistent with Bechtel Directives, Management Instructions, and Supply Chain Governance
Coordinates Purchasing operations in both the project’s control office and support offices to assure compliance with project requirements