Overview
Requisition ID: 295152
Relocation Authorized: None • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework • Work Location: Brisbane, QLD
Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities. To support ongoing and future project delivery, Bechtel is currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join the team in Brisbane.
Job Summary
In this role, you will oversee the development and preparation of project master purchasing pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions. You will lead the development of purchasing procedures, planning, and forecasting of purchasing staff. You will direct negotiations, solve problems, and communicate with suppliers to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements and achieve the required service to meet project needs.
Major Responsibilities
* By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments
* Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder's lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
* Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
* Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
Education And Experience Requirements
* Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience
* Has worked on large projects (>3 billion) in a Buyer role.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and commercial aspects of global procurement of equipment and materials.
* Preferred - familiarity with equipment and processes associated to copper processing.
* Must be willing to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week
Required Knowledge And Skills
In this role, you will form (bid, evaluate and award) and administer Purchase Orders for complex engineered equipment. You will direct negotiations, solve problems, and communicate with suppliers to ensure compliance with purchase order requirements and achieve the required service to meet project needs.
* May develop and prepare project master purchasing pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments
* Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder's lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups
* Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders
* Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
* Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions
* Communicates with suppliers to achieve required service and meet project needs
* Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings
* Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor
* May provides training and guidance to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying of goods
* Assists project Procurement team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplemental commercial conditions
* Monitors billing for compliance
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
Diversity And Equal Opportunity
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, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com
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