Procurement Rep 3

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

About The Position

As a Procurement Rep 3 at B&V Special Projects Corp., you will support project teams with complex procurement transactions involving equipment, services, and subcontracts. The role may expand to assignments on multiple projects and includes related duties such as expediting, procurement administration, closeout, and proposal development. You will work under minimal supervision as an individual contributor with no subordinates. The position leads procurement activities throughout bidding, evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract conformance. It also involves resolving commercial terms exceptions and vendor claim or dispute events, maintaining procurement records, supporting estimating and proposal efforts, and training others in the Procurement Representative function with supervisor oversight. Travel may be required. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on job performance and work assignments. Relocation is not eligible, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least three years of relevant experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal or civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Business, a technical or engineering field, Construction Management, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including databases and Microsoft Office.
Proficient contract comprehension.
Strong data entry skills.
Proficient mathematics skills.
Proficient organizational skills.
Proficient problem-solving skills.
Basic project process management knowledge.
Basic schedule planning understanding.

Responsibilities

Support project teams with complex procurement transactions for equipment, services, and subcontracts, potentially across multiple projects.
Support expediting, procurement administration, closeout, and proposal development.
Prepare contract documents and bidders lists.
Prepare and issue bids and, as applicable, manage the bidding process.
Lead and manage evaluations by distributing quotations, preparing the commercial portion of bid tabulations, and collaborating with engineering and construction on technical and constructability evaluations.
Recommend bidder selections and contract awards.
Lead, schedule, coordinate, and manage negotiations.
Resolve simple and complex exceptions to commercial terms and conditions.
Manage contract award and conformance processes.
Resolve simple vendor claims or disputes.
Solicit budgetary pricing for equipment, materials, or labor to support estimating or proposal efforts for non-major projects, as applicable.
Use the basic functions of the vendor database.
Train others in Procurement Representative functions with supervisor oversight.
File appropriate records in accordance with corporate and project filing rules.
Provide input to portions of new or revised procedures or documents, as applicable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through the ESOP.