Procurement Specialist — Major Capital Projects

Bechtel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) unit in Houston, TX, is seeking a procurement professional to perform the formation and administration of purchase orders for an API manufacturing facility. You will prepare bidders’ lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, and secure approvals to meet project needs.

You will collaborate with Engineering to create material requisitions, form bid packages, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or business operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate with suppliers, project teams, warehouse personnel, and other stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to review purchase requests, track orders, maintain procurement records, and ensure accurate documentation in procurement systems and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to meeting project schedules, quality requirements, and procurement compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 bidder proposals
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award
• Prepares and commits purchase orders within their authority
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure supplier performance to the obligations within the purchase order

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Purchasing

Supply chain

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Bechtel's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) unit in Houston, TX, is seeking a procurement professional to perform the formation and administration of purchase orders for an API manufacturing facility. You will prepare bidders’ lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, and secure approvals to meet project needs.

You will collaborate with Engineering to create material requisitions, form bid packages, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure