Bechtel Corporation · 12 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, having completed over 25,000 projects worldwide. The Purchasing Specialist will oversee the development and preparation of project purchasing documents, lead purchasing procedures, and ensure compliance with purchase order requirements while communicating with suppliers.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments
Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
Working knowledge of procurement processes, policies and procedures
Experience in developing various agreement types and contract terms
Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems and concerns to management
Experience in change management requirements
Knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices
Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, accounting and subcontract administration with emphasis on federal contracting
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
Understanding of international procurement and logistics
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural, multidisciplinary team
Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings
Familiarity with contract terms, commercial negotiation, and supplier management
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Programs to enhance our culture
Time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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