Senior Purchaser – Power & Infrastructure Projects

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a seasoned purchaser to oversee development and preparation of purchase orders, negotiate terms, and coordinate supplier communications. The role requires navigating contract terms and ensuring alignment with Bechtel procurement procedures.

Starting in Reston and mobilizing to field locations, the position emphasizes multi-site procurement for a major natural gas fired power project. Strong negotiation and scheduling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• 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.

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

Skills

Purchasing experience

PO administration

Negotiation

Contract terms drafting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international eq.)

Job description

Bechtel Corporation seeks a seasoned purchaser to oversee development and preparation of purchase orders, negotiate terms, and coordinate supplier communications. The role requires navigating contract terms and ensuring alignment with Bechtel procurement procedures.

Starting in Reston and mobilizing to field locations, the position emphasizes multi-site procurement for a major natural gas fired power project. Strong negotiation and scheduling skills are essential.