Purchasing Specialist

Bechtel•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. In this role, you will perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. You will prepare bidders’ lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, recommend commitments, secure approvals, communicate with suppliers and monitor supplier performance. Your efforts are to ensure potential and current suppliers comply with purchase order requirements and provide the required service and results to meet project needs.

Requirements

Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes.
Good understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods.
Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups.
Capable of providing early warning to Project Management of supplier deficiencies or schedule slippage.
Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.

Responsibilities

Prepares bidders’ lists and qualifies bidders
Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions
Forms bid packages and issues bid requests, coordinates bidders’ questions, and receives bids
Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award
Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order requirements
Identifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changes
Initiates and processes purchase order revisions that establish scope and effects on cost and schedule of agreed upon changes