Black & Veatch

Sr Field Procurement Rep - Plant Bowen

Black & Veatch$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant field procurement experience without a degree
  • OSHA certification required for onsite roles
  • Relevant experience may substitute for educational qualifications
  • Working knowledge of procurement systems like Oracle
  • Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Source and execute purchase orders for materials and services
  • Prepare bidding and negotiation documents for procurement
  • Coordinate procurement activities with project teams
  • Support delivery timing and issue resolution to meet schedules
  • Maintain procurement records and ensure compliance for audits

Benefits

  • Long-term assignment at construction project site
  • Opportunity to work on complex industrial construction projects
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering and project management
  • Experience in a dynamic, onsite environment with fast-changing priorities
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Sr. Field Procurement Representative is responsible for executing field procurement activities in direct support of onsite construction projects. This role works closely with field construction teams, project management, engineering, logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely, cost effective acquisition of materials, equipment, and services required at the job site. The Field Procurement Representative serves as the primary field procurement point of contact for assigned projects and ensures compliance with company procurement policies, contract requirements, and project schedules.

This position is a site based role requiring mobilzation to the construction project site location near Cartersville, GA and will be a long-term assignment.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution
  • Source project materials/supplies, equipment, rentals, and construction services as requisitioned by the project and execute purchase orders in support of onsite construction activities.
  • Prepare documents for bidding, evaluation, negotiations, pre-award and post-award activities for field procurement.
  • Execute approved requisitions into accurate and complete purchase orders in accordance with relevant Corporate, Project and Supply Chain procedures.
  • Ensure pricing, scope, delivery requirements, and commercial terms are aligned with approved requisitions and contracts.
  • Coordinate field procurement process activities with other groups within the team including Project Controls, Legal, BV Fleet, Risk Management, etc.


Field & Project Support
  • Work directly with site construction teams, superintendents, and project managers to understand near term and long term field procurement needs.
  • Support expediting, delivery coordination, and issue resolution to meet construction schedules.
  • Respond quickly to urgent field procurement needs while maintaining compliance with established processes.
  • Basic training of process and programs with project individuals (Supply Chain procedures, Oracle, etc.)

Supplier Management
  • Communicate with suppliers regarding orders, delivery schedules, documentation, and site requirements.
  • Coordinate with Suppliers on logistics, shipping instructions, and onsite delivery constraints.
  • Assist with supplier performance tracking, issue resolution, and corrective actions as needed.

Documentation & Systems
  • Maintain accurate field procurement records and file in our documentation repository.
  • Support audit readiness by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.

Compliance & Controls
  • Adhere to company field procurement policies, ethical standards, and delegated authority limits.
  • Ensure purchases comply with project contracts, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
  • Support coordination with tax, legal, and finance teams as required for project compliance.

Coordination & Communication
  • Act as a liaison between the field, procurement, logistics, and financial teams.
  • Participate in project meetings related to field procurement status, material availability, and risk mitigation.
  • Proactively communicate field procurement risks, delays, or constraints to project stakeholders.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.


Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years experience without a degree.
  • OSHA and any other mandatory training should an onsite position be assigned.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Purchasing, Business, Construction Management, or a related field or equivalent field procurement experience.
  • Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
  • Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support for construction, industrial, or capital projects.
  • Working knowledge of purchase orders, requisitions, and supplier coordination.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced field environment.
  • Advanced experience supporting onsite or field based construction projects.
  • Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., Oracle or similar platforms).
  • Advanced understanding of construction materials, equipment rentals, and field services.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross functional project teams.
  • Proficient Attention to Detail
  • Proficient Communication - Written and Oral
  • Proficient Computer - Database, Excell, and MS Office
  • Proficient Contract Comprehension
  • Proficient Data Entry
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Proficient Organizing Data
  • Basic Problem Solving


Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Typical construction site environment.
  • Primarily supports complex construction or project sites, with frequent interaction with field personnel.
  • Requires travel to project sites as needed.
  • Fast paced environment with changing priorities driven by construction schedules.


Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

015

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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