Purchasing Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Part-Time Procurement Administrator to support bid management for the Louisiana LNG project. You will prepare bidders’ lists, issue bid requests, and coordinate with Engineering and suppliers to meet PO requirements.

The role emphasizes supplier performance monitoring, change management, and clear communications across project teams. It combines telework with required in-person attendance at the office or project site as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge and experience in purchase order administration including change management, monitoring supplier performance, backcharge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.

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

Skills

Purchase order administration

Change management

Supplier performance monitoring

Oral and written communication

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 298648

• Relocation Authorized: None

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid-scale, mixed-refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre-treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000m3 full-containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. You will prepare bidders’ lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, recommend commitments, secure approvals, communicate with suppliers and monitor supplier performance. Your efforts are to ensure potential and current suppliers comply with purchase order requirements and provide the required service and results to meet project needs.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership #LI-CS1

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:

• Knowledge and experience in purchase order administration including change management, monitoring supplier performance, backcharge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.

• Skilled in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups, such as Engineering, Construction, Project Management, other functional groups, and suppliers.

• Proficiency in organizing tasks and completion within deadlines Continues to learn and apply professional concepts

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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