Bechtel

Field Buyer

Bechtel$78K — $119K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent; or 6-9 years of relevant work experience
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Digital Supply Chain
  • Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication suppliers
  • Strong negotiation skills for pricing and contract terms

Responsibilities

  • Prepares bidders' lists and qualifies vendors
  • Collaborates with Engineering for material requisition preparation
  • Forms bid packages and issues bid requests
  • Prepares recommendations based on bid summaries
  • Communicates with suppliers to define and assure purchase order compliance
  • Identifies and processes purchase order changes
  • Coordinates with field engineers and craft professionals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid time off of 160 hours annually
  • Nine paid holidays and parental leave
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 292790
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Salary Range: $78,000 - $119,000 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Job Summary:

In 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. #LI-AM3

Major Responsibilities:

  • Prepares bidders' lists and qualifies bidders
  • 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 bids
  • Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award
  • Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order requirements
  • Identifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changes
  • Initiates and processes purchase order revisions that establish scope and effects on cost and schedule of agreed upon changes


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience with the Digital Supply Chain and capable to support construction by reviewing, assigning, and approving requisitions and field purchase orders.
  • Knowledge of suppliers in the local and national market for specific commodities essential to semiconductor fabrication and structures
  • Skilled in negotiating with suppliers on pricing, terms and conditions, and delivery requirements
  • Knowledge of field expediting and experience interacting with field engineers, construction superintendents, and craft professionals


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees 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 Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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