Procurement Lead

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Bechtel
Building inspiring projects
Manage project procurement operations, staff, budgets, and contracts for engineering projects.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chandler, AZ, 85224, US | Houston, TX, 77056, US | US | Reston, VA, 20190, US
Office Full-Time
Company Size
38,000+ worldwide Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
and more
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Energy
and more
Role
What you would be doing
procurement closeout
procedure development
contract input
supply chain scheduling
execution coordination
commercial terms
  • Plans and directs the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including destaffing, settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
  • Prepares or directs preparation of the project Procurement procedures in conjunction with global business unit and Corporate functional management; contributes to the project procedures; monitors the Procurement team’s implementation of the project procedures; revises procedures and secures approvals as necessary
  • Contributes Procurement input to the preparation and/or modifications of the project’s prime contract
  • Manages the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and the division of responsibility
  • When assigned by the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain, prepares, coordinates, and submits Procurement input to business development proposals, soliciting input from global business unit and Corporate Procurement personnel as necessary
  • Coordinates Procurement execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Procurement to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
  • Participates with the project team on a small to medium sized project in defining and developing the scope of Procurement work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
  • Subject to required approvals, makes presentations to units of Bechtel, Customers, supplier organizations, or trade associations
  • Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on all project purchase documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated
  • Develops, coordinates, and makes Procurement presentations to project and/or Customer personnel
What you bring
procurement
bid management
subcontract
contracting
bachelors
10+ years
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of procurement and purchasing.
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of subcontract administration, home office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
  • Direct experience in the function of managing workload distribution and execution of the work as well as personnel interviews, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counselling, transfers and terminations.
  • Experience and courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
  • Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable commercial regulations and practices, and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.
  • Proficiency and experience in soliciting budgetary quotations.
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  • Skilled in working with and communicating effectively with supervisors of other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management and other services.
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Since 1898
Year Established
The company was founded over a century ago.
$17.6B
Annual Revenue
Reported revenue generated in 2022.
160+
Countries Operated
Operates in over 160 countries worldwide.
  • Operates across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, nuclear, security and environmental, oil, gas, chemicals, mining, and metals, as well as manufacturing, battery production and technology.
  • Significant presence in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Culture + Values
Focus on challenging projects
Challenging Projects
The company prioritizes tackling difficult challenges and making customers' ambitious goals a reality.
Integrity and ethics
Ethical Standards
The company emphasizes the highest level of integrity and ethics in their operations and projects.
Safety and well-being
Safety Culture
Safety and the well-being of employees are prioritized, and respect for each other is emphasized.
Diversity and belonging
Inclusive Environment
The company fosters a deep sense of belonging by embracing diversity and seeking diverse views.
Trust and accountability
Trustworthy Relationships
Long-term relationships are built on trust, accountability, and delivering excellence.
Environment + Sustainability
Net zero by 2050
Sustainability Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
  • Created Bechtel.org in 2019, a social enterprise focusing on sustainable and inclusive development projects worldwide.
  • Addresses global challenges such as access to clean water, renewable energy, and resilient infrastructure.
Inclusion & Diversity
24% women
Workforce Composition
Highlights the percentage of women in the company's employee base, showcasing diversity in gender representation.
  • Supports various communities within its workforce through Business Resource Groups (BRGs) such as B-BOLD (Supporting the Black Community), B-FAMILIA (Supporting the Latinx Community), B-PRO (Supporting Professional Development), B-PROUD (Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community), BSERV (Supporting Veterans), Women@Bechtel (Supporting Female Colleagues), B-InspirAsian (Supporting the Asian Community), and Boundless@Bechtel (Supporting Disability Inclusion).
  • Launched programs to support underrepresented groups in STEM fields, including partnerships with organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
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