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Bechtel Corporation Senior Buyer- Nuclear Complex Equipment in Reston, Virginia
Requisition ID: 277185
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Reston, VA
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Project Overview:
Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.
Job Summary:
The Senior Buyer Professional for Complex Equipment oversees complex multiple million-dollar engineered procurements. As a senior buying professional, you will participate in purchase order formation and/or administration required to support the Project. Purchase Order formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages, evaluation of bids, preparing recommendations of award, and conformation of award. Purchase Order administration includes continual progress review, change management, including management of claims, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. #LI-SF1
Major Responsibilities:
Reviews the prime contract requirements and oversees the development and preparation of project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents on project commitments.
Reviews and develops other commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Logistics, Insurance, Tax and other procurement functional groups and inputs suitable terminology into pro-forma documents.
Leads the development of project purchasing procedures.
Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions.
Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all Supply Chain functions and other operational groups.
Works closely with Construction, Finance, Tax, Insurance, and other procurement functional groups to seek their review and input in purchase documents.
Manage the various purchasing activities related to the formation of purchase documents including establish bid criteria and evaluation factors, issuance of bidding documents, receipt, and evaluation of bids, negotiate and finalize the purchase agreement.
Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings.
Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases for formation and administration, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor.
Administers Order activities including management of communications with Suppliers for compliance with Order requirements, arrange meetings with Suppliers, resolve Supplier requests for clarifications, coordinate Expediting and Supplier Quality activities, manages resolution of engineering items impacting Order and prepare and execute Order amendments.
Monitors billing for compliance.
Assists and may mentor less experienced team members.
Contributes to the development and delivery of training to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods.
Establishes key supplier relationships.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Level 1
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Level 2
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency in all phases of procurement including excellent communication skills to be able to effectively work with suppliers.
Proficiency in conducting bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, and bid formation.
In-depth knowledge of the power/nuclear industry and market trends with the ability to analyze and interpret technical specifications, proficiency in contract management, and experience in supplier relationship management.
Expertise in cost analysis and risk management.
Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.
Proficiency in understanding prime contract flow down requirements to establishing purchasing proforma documents.
Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and other functions.
Proficiency in Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of work processes related to Procurement management.
Proficiency in development and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
Proficiency in use of Bechtel Digital Supply Chain System (DSCS), and related engineering and other project data systems that interface with DSCS or other leading industry Procurement management automation tools.
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 one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.
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