Field Purchasing and Inventory Specialist
Requisition ID: 277692
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Mesquite, NV
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Project Overview:
Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through five global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; energy and manufacturing and technology. Today, we team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries. Bechtel’s focus on renewables and clean energy is helping our customers deliver transformational projects improving the global carbon footprint on a path to net zero. The Bechtel renewables team will perform project management, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup for utility-scale photovoltaic generating plants throughout various locations in the US. The work location for this project is Mesquite, NV.
Job Summary:
Performs duties in supply chain, including bidder prequalification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation, and commitment of purchase orders and subcontracts. Performs administration of purchase orders and subcontracts following commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications, or supplementary commercial conditions. Participates in the planning, work hour calculations and budgeting as it relates to project purchasing activities. #LI-VI1
Major Responsibilities:
- Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders and subcontracts
- Communicates with the supply chain to achieve the required service and meet project needs
- Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings
- Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases and subcontracts, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
- Provides training and guidance to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods
- Assists project Supply Chain team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high commercial and/or technical risk
- Directs the physical count and inspection of arriving material
- Reviews material receiving reports for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
- Ensures the accomplishment of physical inventories on a timely basis to ensure valid records are continuously maintained
- Maintains custody of all project materials
- Reviews preparation of shipping documents and registers for materials shipped from temporary operating and jobsite locations
- Prepares and maintains inventory control records (manual and automated)
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level 1
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 1-2 years of relevant experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience.
Level 2 - Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 3+ years of experience with procuring goods and services for solar projects
- Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders, subcontracts
- Working knowledge of material storage and handling equipment in a fast-paced environment with limited indoor storage
Total Rewards/Benefits
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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com