Purchasing Specialist - Houston, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist performs tasks involved in forming and administering purchase orders. The role supports procurement from bidder prequalification and bid solicitation through evaluation, award, supplier performance monitoring, and resolution of changes or disputes. The specialist works with Engineering, suppliers, and Bechtel personnel to clarify requirements and ensure that suppliers meet purchase order obligations and project needs.

The position is designated as part-time telework under Bechtel’s global telework policy, with at least three days of in-person attendance each week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules are determined by the individual and supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. provides engineering, procurement, and construction services in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. The project overview describes a semiconductor manufacturing plant being built in New Albany, Ohio.

Requirements

• University hire with 1–2 years of experience or 5–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency and experience in forming and administering purchase orders, including bidder prequalification, bid-request compilation, bid receipt and evaluation, award, supplier performance monitoring, back-charge procedures, and resolution of claims and disputes.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of procurement operations related to Field Procurement activities at multiple locations.
• Knowledge and experience using DSCS, including Purchasing, Expediting, Traffic & Logistics, and Inventory modules.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Engineering to assist or guide preparation of material requisitions for materials and equipment, and help establish the understanding needed to process requisitions.
• Form bid packages, issue bid requests, coordinate bidders’ questions, and receive bidder proposals.
• Prepare Commercial Bid Summaries and award recommendations.
• Prepare and commit purchase orders within the specialist’s authority.
• Communicate with suppliers and Bechtel personnel to clarify requirements and ensure supplier performance meets purchase order obligations.
• Identify and define purchase order changes and secure agreement regarding them.
• Support procurement steps including bidder prequalification, bid evaluation, supplier and buyer performance monitoring, back-charge procedures, and resolution of claims and disputes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed