Sr Procurement Rep

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Olathe, KS

22h•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. Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication, written and oral
Proficient computer skills - Databases and MS Office
Proficient contract comprehension
Strong data entry
Proficient mathematics
Proficient organizational skills
Proficient problem solving
Basic project process management
Basic schedule and planning understanding

Responsibilities

Provide support to the project team with advanced procurement transaction activities (equipment, services and subcontracts), which may expand to assignment on multiple projects
To support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration, closeout and proposal development
Lead others with transactional responsibilities, while requiring minimal supervision
Prepares contract documents and bidders list. Prepares, issues and manages the bidding process
Leads and 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.
Leads, and schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process
Able to resolve complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions
Manages the award and conforming process
Able to resolve mildly complex claim or dispute events with vendors
May lead the solicitation of budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects
Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database
Trains others in the function of a Procurement Representative, with minimal supervision
Files appropriate record documents and follows corporate and project filing rules
May be responsible for developing set-up documents and processes for new project(s)
May provide input to portions of new and/or revised procedures or documents