Procurement Clerk

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Material Coordinator to support material planning and coordination on a Houston-based project site. You will identify required materials, define storage and shipping details, and report statuses for installation.

The role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication with suppliers and teams, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement systems to ensure timely material delivery and project alignment.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to maintain procurement records and purchase orders.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers, field personnel and project teams to support procurement activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems with data entry, reporting and record-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs material coordination at the jobsite to report material and equipment statuses for installation.
• Monitors inventory control mechanisms (min-max, bag-and-tag) and uses Supply Chain Automation tools.
• Ensures material availability ahead of installation and coordinates with warehouse for direct-to-installation deliveries.
• Maintains collaboration with Project Controls, Engineers, Supply Chain, and Construction to align materials with schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Data entry & record management

Procurement procedures

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview

Bechetels Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

In this role, you will support material planning and/or material coordination for a small to medium project site. Planning activities will include clear identification of required materials, and details for how they will be stored and shipped. Coordination activities will include reporting of material work package statuses for installation. Your efforts will support adequate and accurate materials and equipment at the jobsite.

Major Responsibilities

Material Coordination

• Performs material coordination activities at jobsite within material discipline of responsibility to ensure the accurate reporting of material and equipment work package statuses for installation
• Monitors planned inventory control mechanisms, such as min-max and bag-and-tag and uses Supply Chain Automation tools
• Continuously performs priority allocations to ensure material availability well in advance of installation requirements
• Coordinates material availability in support of design revisions, rework, contingency or work-around plans
• Participates in Construction and/or Subcontractor planning meetings to be fully aware of changes in installation plans and priorities
• Coordinates with warehouse personnel for materials to be issued direct to the installation area, as opposed to being controlled in storage

Material Planning

• Verifies that material requisitions clearly identify required pay items and reflect a level of detail in which materials will be shipped and identified for storage and control prior to distribution to Construction for installation
• Maintains direct working relationship with Project Controls, Discipline Engineers, Supply Chain, Automation Support and/or Construction Coordinator to ensure that construction personnel are provided with materials to support the completion of the construction work
• Monitors Engineering and Supply Chain deliverable schedules to ensure they will meet the construction schedule

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or 5-6 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to maintain procurement records, track purchase orders, and manage documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, field personnel, and project teams to support procurement activities and resolve routine issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems, with strong data entry, reporting, and record-management capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procurement procedures, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company policies.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechetels 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, Bechetels has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechetel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechetels 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.

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