Buyer

Bechtel Corporation; Arizona; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a results-oriented Buyer to support procurement for a major Arizona pumped storage project. Based in Tempe, AZ, you will manage purchase orders, align commercial and technical requirements, and collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Logistics to ensure timely deliveries and compliant procurement records.

The role emphasizes practical problem solving within an EPC setting, with responsibilities spanning requisitions, bidder coordination, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years EPC procurement experience.
• Experience forming and administering purchase orders.
• Knowledge of materials management, logistics, and field delivery.
• Familiarity with DSCS or equivalent procurement systems.
• Capability to work within governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Form, issue, and administer purchase orders aligned with project needs.
• Support bid processes and evaluate commercial proposals.
• Participate in supplier negotiations on pricing and delivery.
• Review requisitions to ensure scope and specs accuracy.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Construction for delivery readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance and milestone progress.
• Manage PO changes and impacts on cost/schedule.
• Ensure DSCS records are complete and auditable.

Skills

EPC Procurement

PO Formation

Commercial Negotiation

Logistics & Storage

DSCS Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DSCS System

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Tempe, AZ

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview

Our customer is a utility in Arizona looking to add 2000MW of pumped storage energy to its overall capacity to meet growing demand on its network. We are building a high performing joint venture team to deliver this complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The project will involve the use of a lower reservoir and creation of an upper reservoir through the construction of new dams. The reservoirs will be connected by underground waterways tunneled into the rock, channeling water down the ~1,500ft elevation change between the two reservoirs. The project scope includes significant access road development, construction of the upper reservoir with dams and an overflow spillway, underground tunnel waterways in challenging geological and hydrogeological conditions, upper and lower reservoir inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, an underground powerhouse, and surface site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of a truly historic project.

Job Summary

The Buyer supports the execution of procurement activities for the project, with responsibility for the formation and administration of purchase orders for materials and equipment of moderate complexity. The role ensures that commercial, technical, and execution requirements are incorporated into purchasing documents and implemented in accordance with project procedures, the Supply Chain Integrated Work Process and Procedure (IWPP), and applicable governance frameworks. Working under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the role performs procurement activities including requisition review, bidder coordination, commercial evaluation, negotiation support, and purchase order award and administration within an EPC project environment. The position interfaces with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Logistics, and suppliers to support coordinated procurement execution, including alignment with materials planning, delivery schedules, and site requirements. The role operates within the Digital Supply Chain System (DSCS) as the system of record for procurement activities, ensuring commitments, approvals, and documentation are properly captured and controlled. The individual applies sound judgement within established procedures and delegated authority to support resolution of commercial and operational issues while maintaining accurate and auditable procurement records.

Major Responsibilities

• Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders in alignment with project requirements, ensuring integration with engineering deliverables and materials demand schedules.
• Supports bid processes, including preparation of bidder lists, issuance of bid packages, coordination of bidder queries, and evaluation of commercial proposals.
• Participates in supplier negotiations, supporting agreement of pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms in line with approved strategies and authority levels.
• Reviews requisitions and technical inputs to ensure purchasing documentation reflects scope, specifications, and delivery requirements, including consideration of logistics and materials handling constraints.
• Coordinates with Logistics, Field Materials, and Construction to support alignment of procurement with transportation, storage, preservation, and site delivery requirements.
• Monitors supplier performance and progress, including manufacturing, delivery milestones, and compliance with purchase order terms.
• Identifies and supports management of purchase order changes, including evaluation of impacts to cost, schedule, and delivery, and preparation of required documentation.
• Ensures procurement activities are recorded and progressed within the supply chian system to maintain traceability, approval compliance, and audit readiness.
• Maintains procurement files, bid documentation, and status reporting to support effective tracking and reporting of commercial activities.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in EPC procurement environments, including formation and administration of purchase orders for materials or equipment.
• Experience working with materials management, logistics, and field delivery functions, with an understanding of the impact of procurement decisions on storage, preservation, and installation sequencing.
• Experience with a digital procurement systems (e.g. DSCS or equivalent) and structured governance frameworks.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• EPC Procurement & Materials Integration: Strong experience delivering procurement within EPC projects, including alignment with materials planning, construction sequencing, and site readiness requirements.
• Purchase Order Formation & Commercial Negotiation: Experience forming and administering purchase orders, including bid support, supplier coordination, and commercial evaluation within defined procedures.
• Logistics, Delivery & Storage Awareness: Awareness of logistics, transportation, and storage considerations, and their impact on procurement execution and supplier obligations.
• Digital Supply Chain Systems (DSCS) & Governance: Working knowledge of DSCS (or equivalent systems) to support controlled, traceable procurement execution in line with Policy 230 and IWPP requirements.
• Commercial Risk & Change Management: Ability to identify commercial issues, support change management, and assess impacts to cost and schedule within established procedures and authority levels

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]