Bechtel

Supplier Relationship Manager

Bechtel$119K — $182K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent; 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  • Proven leadership and supervisory experience in team direction and development
  • Strong understanding of proposal development and preparation processes
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience engaging with suppliers in support of EPC project execution
  • Strong organizational and decision-making abilities to manage multiple priorities
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with business units to enhance supplier relationships and execution strategies
  • Develop and maintain Supplier or Contractor Engagement Plans
  • Utilize Dynamics platform for project coordination
  • Represent Bechtel at supplier forums and engagements
  • Cultivate a strong culture of supplier relations and project engagement
  • Create operational plans for supplier coverage at business and regional levels
  • Manage the internal supplier review and screening process.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually) and nine paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses
  • Well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
  • Commitment to employee growth and diversity in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 297861
  • Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Houston, TX
    Salary Range: 119,800- 182,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

As a Supplier Relationship Manager, you will oversee GBU and regional coverage of suppliers and subcontractors primarily in the Mining market segment. You will be an architect of these partnerships, ensuring they are not only established but actively nurtured to drive long-term value. From analyzing supplier capabilities to delivering high-impact proposals, you will serve as the central point of coordination.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead project supply chain operations and oversee assigned Supply Chain personnel. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement and subcontracting strategies, including planning, sourcing, contract administration, and the timely delivery of goods and services. The role ensures implementation of the project Supply Chain plan while monitoring safety, quality, cost, schedule, and supplier performance. You will also ensure compliance with contractual requirements and that all parties fulfill their obligations under purchase orders and subcontracts. #LI-NP1

Supervision Received
  • Reports to the Corporate Manager of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
  • Receives operational and functional guidance from the Global Manager, Mining & Metals (M&M).


Supervision Exercised
  • May lead, oversee, and collaborate with Supply Chain team members and other project personnel.
  • Exercises independent judgment in making decisions aligned with project objectives and company policies and procedures.


Major Responsibilities:

  • Engages with business units to expand supplier relationships and execution strategies
  • Develops and maintains Supplier or Contractor Engagement Plans
  • Active user on Dynamics platform
  • Represents Bechtel in supplier forums and other engagements
  • Expand culture of supplier relationship and project engagement with targeted suppliers
  • Develops an operational plan to ensure coverage of supplier relationships at the business line and regional levels.
  • Ensures that resources are available and appropriate to the workload, recruiting specialized help as necessary.
  • Manages the internal supplier review and screening process.
  • Collaborates with GBUs on strategic plans, supplier analyses
  • Performs special assignments related to business development and proposal activities, in addition to EPC execution.
  • The responsibility for identification of transactional, relational, and strategic relationships as well as the management and administration of supplier relationships may occur at various levels of the Supply Chain organization.

Corporate, GBU and regional may all take an active role in supplier relationship management. Regardless of which Supply Chain organization is taking the lead for the relationship, the lead Supply Chain organization will assume responsibility for the following:
  • Develop and maintain clear channels of communication with supplier
  • Coordinate meetings and formal discussions and document the results
  • Update senior management on significant developments or issues
  • Maintain the Dynamics platform with information as required for supplier
  • Facilitate corporate objectives through relationship management


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

    • Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in environments with limited structure or guidance.
    • Proven leadership, management, and supervisory experience, including directing and developing teams.
    • Strong understanding of proposal development and formal proposal preparation processes.
    • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Demonstrated experience working with suppliers and supporting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project execution.
    • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
    • Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Experience supporting large-scale industrial, mining, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
    • Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.


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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