Lead Buyer

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Bechtel Corporation, seeks a Lead Buyer for their Houston office. This role involves supervising procurement staff, reviewing bids, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Candidates should have a strong procurement background and relevant experience to fulfill project commitments effectively. Bechtel offers robust benefits and is committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of work experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supplier management
• Excellent written and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing personnel in project procurement commitments.
• Supervise bidding, evaluation, and supplier award processes.
• Ensure supplier performance meets requirements.

Skills

Procurement Management

Supplier Management

Communication

Detail-oriented

Purchase Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

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Requisition ID: 285145

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX
  
  

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 .

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead purchasing personnel in the performance and completion of project procurement commitments through bidding, evaluation, and award. You will supervise preparation of bidder lists, review bids for accuracy, and recommend bid selections. Your oversight will ensure commitments are accurately represented and that supplier performance meets requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel on a small to medium sized project in the orderly performance and completion of project procurement commitments through the several steps of bidding, evaluation, and award, in accordance with established policies and Supply Chain Governance
• Reviews commercial bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority
• Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and have proper global business unit approval and signing authorities, as contained in the Procurement Procedures
• Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher Procurement approval authority
• Executes commitments within delegated signing authority
• Reviews prime contract between customer and Bechtel and makes recommendations to designated manager to ensure appropriate provisions are reflected in the general, special, and pricing conditions of the master Purchasing pro-forma documents
• Develops, monitors, and maintains project master Purchasing pro-forma documents, including legal comments to commercial terms and conditions
• Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of purchases when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated manager
• Assures that project purchasing of equipment and materials is consistent with Bechtel Directives, Management Instructions, and Supply Chain Governance
• Coordinates Purchasing operations in both the project’s control office and support offices to assure compliance with project requirements
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement and supplier management.
• Competence in purchase analytics.
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders across various functions.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
  
  

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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Construction

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