Senior Buyer - US Renewables - Reston, VA

Job Description

 

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Project Overview:

This position is for a Bechtel Infrastructure Senior Buyer to support utility scale solar power projects in North America as part of our centralized Core Renewables team. 

 

Job Summary:

In this role, you will oversee the development and preparation of purchasing commercial 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.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. 

 

Major Responsibilities:

Supports the development of 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 

Auto req ID

442334BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Construction

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar
Previous 5+ years of experience in pre and post award of Purchase Orders and contracts
Previous experience with procurement of high voltage equipment preferred
 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Experience in purchasing, contract drafting (with legal support as required), administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling. 
Working knowledge purchase order administration, home office and field procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction projects. 
General knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting, purchasing, and material management practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and industry policies, procedures and work practices 
 Possesses experience and knowledge of project purchasing and PO administration activities.

City*

Reston

State*

Virginia

Job Code

Laborer Laborer

Affiliate Sponsor

Bechtel

Senior Buyer - US Renewables - Reston, VA | MSCCN

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