Field Buyer / Expeditor

Bechtel; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a mid‑level procurement professional for a Millersport, OH project. You will form and administer purchase orders, define supplier requirements, and ensure performance to PO terms on a large, multi‑location project across the USA.

You will prepare bidder lists, solicit bids, analyze responses, and issue recommendations to award, while coordinating with Engineering and other Bechtel teams to maintain schedule and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2–5 years procurement experience, or 6–9 years with equivalent work history.
• Experience preparing bidder lists, bid solicitations, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams to ensure PO terms are met.

Responsibilities

• Prepares bidders' lists and qualifies bidders.
• Communicates with Engineering to assist and guide material requisitions.
• Forms bid packages and issues bid requests; coordinates bidders' questions.
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendation letter.
• Communicates with suppliers to define requirements and ensure PO performance.
• Initiates and processes PO revisions for changes in scope or cost.

Skills

Procurement

Bid analysis

Vendor communication

Purchase orders

Scope coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Millersport, OH, Various Work Locations USA

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements, and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions. Prepares bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, makes commitments and administers purchase orders. Performs expediting activities to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project needs. #LI-VB1

Major 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

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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Forms and issues purchase orders by performing the following:
  • Prepares bidders' lists, prequalifies bidders,receives bids
  • Forms bid packages, Issues bid requests
  • Coordinates bidders' questions
  • Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendation letter
  • Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
  • Prepares and commits order, maintains control and status reporting documents
  • Establishes files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.
  • Monitors supplier performance for conformance to commercial terms.
  • Monitors activities by Engineering and other in-house functions to ensure compliance with the order terms.
  • Initiates follow-up actions with the supplier or in-house functional group to ensure performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
  • Informs or works with other project Procurement personnel as assigned to the administration of the order.
  • Analyzes and distributes those suppliers' reports specified in the order/contract

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

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