Purchasing Specialist - Houston, TX

VetJobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Operations/ Specialist focused on procurement in Houston, TX. The role involves forming and administering purchase orders, preparing bid packages, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring supplier performance for project needs.

This position emphasizes early supplier engagement, bid processes, and adherence to purchase order terms, with on-site responsibilities in a large, multi-location Bechtel project environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders through the several steps of bidder prequalification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of suppliers and buyers, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of all procurement operations related to Field Procurement activities at multiple locations.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of DSCS, including Purchasing, Expediting, Traffic & Logistics and Inventory Modules.

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
• Identifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changes

Skills

Procurement

Purchase orders

Bid evaluation

Negotiation

DSCS

Communication

Education

High School/GED

University Hire with 1-2 years experience or 5-6 years

Tools

DSCS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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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.

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Project Overview

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America. Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. 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 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 will 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.

Major 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
• Identifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changes

Auto req ID

485676BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders through the several steps of bidder prequalification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of suppliers and buyers, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of all procurement operations related to Field Procurement activities at multiple locations.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of DSCS, including Purchasing, Expediting, Traffic & Logistics and Inventory Modules.

City*

Houston

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Supply Chain

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Bechtel