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Bechtel Corporation Purchasing Supervisor in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Requisition ID: 277496

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Kennedy Space C

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Project Overview:

Bechtel currently manages the Mobile Launcher 2 project at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This project is the design and construction of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) for the Space Launch System (SLS).

Job Summary:

Provides supervision to a project team of Purchasing personnel. Develops and monitors project workhour estimates and prepares Purchasing master Pro-forma documents. Participates in the planning, staffing, training, and development of Purchasing personnel. Distributes workload to assigned staff. #LI-SF1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Supervises assigned personnel on a small to medium sized project in the orderly performance and completion of project procurement commitments through the several steps of bidding, evaluation, and award, in accordance with established policies and Supply Chain Governance

  • Reviews commercial bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority

  • Ensures all commitments made by subordinate personnel are accurately presented and have proper global business unit approval and signing authorities, as contained in the Procurement Procedures

  • Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher Procurement approval authority

  • Executes commitments within delegated signing authority

  • Reviews prime contract between customer and Bechtel and makes recommendations to designated manager to ensure appropriate provisions are reflected in the general, special, and pricing conditions of the master Purchasing pro-forma documents

  • Develops, monitors, and maintains project master Purchasing pro-forma documents, including legal comments to commercial terms and conditions

  • Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of purchases when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated manager

  • Assures that project purchasing of equipment and materials is consistent with Bechtel Directives, Management Instructions, and Supply Chain Governance

  • Coordinates Purchasing operations in both the project’s control office and support offices to assure compliance with project requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university with 9 years of progressive related experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Continuous Improvement Services or related fields; in lieu of a degree, 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Continuous Improvement or related fields.

  • U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident of the U.S.

  • Must be able to obtain a badge for access to the site.

  • Solid knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.

  • Solid understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.

  • Experience, skill, or training in the function of supervising workload distribution and execution of the work, as well as personnel interviewing, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counseling when delegated, training, terminations, and transfers.

  • Skilled in working with and communicating effectively with supervisors of other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and other services.

  • Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders through the several steps of bidder prequalification, a compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of suppliers and buyers, back charge procedures, resolution of claims, and disputes, and other such related steps.

  • Proficiency in oral and written communication.

  • Solid understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to receive assignments with clear goals and the process by which to meet goals

  • Ability to provide direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.

  • Ability to administer company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.

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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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.

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