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Procurement Rep

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Supports project team with procurement transactions, bidding and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

  • bid management
  • negotiation
  • pricing solicitation
  • evaluation
  • contract docs
  • award process

Tasks

-Trains others in the function of a Procurement Representative, with oversight from Supervisor. -May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects. -Files appropriate record documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules. -Leads, and schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process. -Leads and manages the evaluation process through the distribution of quotations, preparation of the commercial portion of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with engineering and construction regarding the technical and constructability evaluations. -May provide input to portions of new and/or revised procedures or documents. -Prepares, issues and may manage the bidding process. -Prepares contract documents and bidders list. -Manages the award and conforming process. -Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and who to award.

Requirements

  • ms office
  • databases
  • ba/bs
  • data entry
  • problem solving
  • communication

What You Bring

-Strong Attention to Detail. -Basic Project Process Management. -Able to resolve simple and complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions. -Proficient Problem Solving. -Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office. -Strong Data Entry. -BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred). -Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding. -Proficient Contract Comprehension. -Strong Communication - Written and Oral. -Able to resolve simple claim or dispute events with vendors. -Proficient Organizational Skills. -Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. -Proficient Mathematics. -Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database.

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship is not available.

Security Clearance

-criminal/civil background check -drug screen -motor vehicle records search