Lead Buyer/Expeditor

Bechtel Corporation; Indiana; On-site; USD 92,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a procurement professional to oversee the development and preparation of purchase orders for large-scale projects. The role requires close collaboration with procurement and project teams to ensure compliance with terms and timely delivery of goods and services.

The position supports the Renewables & Clean Power portfolio, with initial work in Reston, VA, and eventual mobilization to field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years total work experience.
• Experience in purchasing, agreement/order drafting and negotiations.
• Knowledge of project purchasing and PO administration practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare project master purchase pro-forma forms with legal and commercial terms for purchase documents.
• Prepare and maintain bidder's lists and ensure input from procurement and other operational groups.
• Review international project commercial conditions to ensure terms comply with Bechtel directives and governance.
• Form, issue, and administer purchase orders.
• Direct negotiations in the commitment of purchases after supervisor approves the negotiating plan.

Skills

Purchasing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

PO administration

Procurement planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Fairbanks Township, IN, Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $91,700 – $132,600 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition ID: 293041

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Project Overview

We are looking for a qualified candidate to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. Our projects include a nominal 640MW single unit that will provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the Project which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation.

Job Summary

In this role, you will oversee the development and preparation of purchase orders. You will act in accordance with Bechtel and project purchasing procedures. You will participate in negotiations, solve problems, and communicate with suppliers to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements and achieve the required service to meet project needs.

Note: This position will start in Reston, later will need to mobilize to the field.

Major 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 on project commitments
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder's lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
• Reviews international project commercial conditions of purchasing to ensure purchasing pro-forma terms, conditions and procedures are compatible with applicable Bechtel Directives, Instructions and Supply Chain Governance
• Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
• Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor

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

• Experience in purchasing, agreement / order drafting (with legal support as required), administration and negotiation of changes, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Working knowledge purchase order administration, home office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction projects.
• General knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting, purchasing, and material management practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and industry policies, procedures and work practices
• Possesses experience and knowledge of project purchasing and PO administration activities.

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