Senior Purchasing Specialist

Requisition ID:  282032

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Richland, WA
• Salary Range: $90,990 - $138,760 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview:

Join us as we make history at the Hanford Vit Plant, known as the Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. We are designing and building a one-of-a-kind facility that will turn radioactive and chemical waste left over from World War II and Cold War plutonium production into a form safe for disposal. Your efforts will help protect the nearby Columbia River and the communities, salmon, and wildlife along its shorelines throughout the Northwest.

Sitting at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers near two mountain ranges, our community provides access to year-round outdoor recreation, 300 days of sun a year, more than 200 wineries within a 50-mile radius, and the amenities of large cities just a three-hour drive (or short flight) to Seattle and Portland.

Job Summary:

Performs procurement duties by formulating, awarding and administering moderately to large complex purchasing agreements; procurement strategy, including bidder prequalification, compiling bidder lists, bid solicitation preparation, bid analysis, negotiation and commitment of purchasing agreements. Performs administration of purchase orders following commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications, or supplementary commercial conditions, and potential follow-on services for supplier support of troubleshooting of for start-up or commissioning. Negotiates with suppliers/subcontractors to obtain settlement and prepares change order and amendment documentation. 

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.#LI-SF1

Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews and develops other commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Traffic & Logistics, Insurance, Tax and other procurement functional groups and inputs suitable terminology into pro-forma documents.
• May provide input in the development of project purchasing procedures.
• Prepares, maintains and monitors project bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement/project functions and other operational groups.
• Participates in the planning, work hour calculations, budgeting and other related activities in projecting purchasing staffing requirements for projects.
• Reviews international project commercial conditions of purchasing to ensure purchasing pro-forma terms, conditions and procedures are compatible with applicable Bechtel Directives, Instructions and Procurement Procedures.
• Forms, issues, and administers purchasing agreements or service agreements related to procured materials and equipment. Communicates with suppliers/subcontractors to achieve required service and to meet project needs. Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions.
• Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings.
• Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases, 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 Procurement team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplemental commercial conditions. Monitors billing for compliance. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical (if located at the construction site), and background check which includes verification of employment and education.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site. (Even if teleworking, must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge)
• Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
• Preferred, but not required, previous experience working on the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant. 
• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchasing agreements and service agreements.
• Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers/subcontractors, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
•  Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier/subcontractor performance, backcharge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.       
• Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management and other services.
• Solid knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• Solid understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Solid understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.
• Knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.     
• Knowledge of standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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