Procurement Specialist

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is the systems contractor selected by the Department of Defense’s Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives program to design, build, systemize, test, operate, and close a facility to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) will safely destroy 523 tons of mustard and nerve agent in projectiles and rockets. Neutralization followed by supercritical water oxidation is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the nerve agent, while the Explosive Destruction Technology will be used to destroy the mustard in the Blue Grass chemical weapons stockpile. 

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

BGCAPP operates on a 24/7 schedule. This position may be required to work a schedule of rotating shifts including nights, weekends or holidays. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required.

Job Summary:

This assignment works a 4-10s schedule. The work hours are from 6:30am – 5:00pm. This position may require additional overtime hours as deemed necessary.

Major Responsibilities:

• Communicates 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 requisitions 
• Forms bid packages and issues bid requests; coordinates bidders’ questions; and receives bidder proposals 
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award 
• Prepares and commits purchase orders within their authority 
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure supplier performance to the obligations within the purchase order 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a University Hire with 1-2 years of experience or 5-6 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists, a compilation of bid requests, bid evaluation (including cost and/or price analysis).
• Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contract terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
• Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge 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.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• Understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.
• Entry-level knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Continually demonstrates sustained commitment to Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” policy and supports Bechtel’s safety program through personal safe behavior/work practices, follows all safety rules and procedures, and reports unsafe behaviors, acts, work practices, and situations. 

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