Procurement Representative- Kansas City Hyrbid 1

Black & Veatch • Lenexa, KS

237d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. 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. In this role 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. May be required to support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration, closeout and proposal development.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred).
• Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient Attention to Detail.
• Proficient Communication - Written and Oral.
• Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office.
• Proficient Contract Comprehension.
• Proficient Data Entry.
• Basic Mathematics.
• Proficient Organizational Skills.
• Basic Problem Solving.
• Basic Project Process Management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares contract documents and bidders list.
• Prepares, issues and supports the bidding process.
• 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.
• Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and who to award.
• Schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process.
• Begins to resolve simple and moderately complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions.
• Manages the award and conforming process.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401K match.
• Benefits that start day 1.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree