Field Buyer I 3434

Procurement SpecialistIn 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:Prepares bidders' lists and qualifies biddersCommunicates 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 requisitionsForms bid packages and issues bid requests, coordinates bidders' questions, and receives bidsPrepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to awardCommunicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order requirementsIdentifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changesInitiates and processes purchase order revisions that establish scope and effects on cost and schedule of agreed upon changesEducation and Experience Requirements:Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experienceRequired Knowledge and Skills:Prepares bidders' lists, prequalifies bidders, receives bidsForms bid packages, Issues bid requestsCoordinates bidders' questionsPrepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendation letterRecommends and secures approvals in accordance with established proceduresPrepares and commits order, maintains control and status reporting documentsEstablishes files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.Monitors supplier performance for conformance to commercial terms.Monitors activities by Engineering and other in-house functions to ensure compliance with the order terms.Initiates follow-up actions with the supplier or in-house functional group to ensure performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions.Informs or works with other project Procurement personnel as assigned to the administration of the order.Analyzes and distributes those suppliers' reports specified in the order/contract.