Job Summary
Located at the Various Bechtel Office Location, India, performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements, and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions. Prepares bidder pre-qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, makes commitments and administers purchase orders. Performs expediting activities to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project needs.
Major Responsibilities
A. Supervision Received
Reports to and receives operational direction from the Purchasing Supervisor.
At jobsite locations, reports to and receives operational direction from the Project Field Procurement Manager.
B. Supervision Exercised
May provide supervision, training and guidance to other purchasing personnel as required.
C. Contacts
Maintains working relationships with project Supply Chain personnel and project discipline personnel in order to perform assigned duties.
Maintains working relationships with bidders and suppliers involved with the performance of assigned tasks.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a reputed University.
Post-graduate specialization in Supply Chain Management preferred. 8+ years of industry experience including minimum 3 years in purchasing function.
Ability to source items of moderate complexity under light supervision.
Broad knowledge and related sourcing experience and may participate in negotiations under direction of others.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes. Good understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods.
Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups.
Capable of providing early warning to the Project Management of supplier deficiencies or schedule slippage.
Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.
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