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Job Description
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id :
115525
Opportunity Type :
Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire :
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch? Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. The Opportunity As the Procurement Representative, you will have the opportunity to: Provide support to the project team with mildly complex procurement transaction activities (equipment, services and subcontracts), which may expand to more complex projects or assignments on multiple projects
Support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration, closeout and proposal development
Receive general supervision
Key Responsibilities Prepares contract documents and bidders list
Prepares, issues and supports the bidding process
Manages the evaluation process through the distribution of quotations, preparation of the commercial portion of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with engineering and construction regarding the technical and constructability evaluations Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and who to award
Schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process Begins to resolve simple and moderately complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions
Manages the award and conforming process
May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a project
Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database
May train others in the function of a Procurement Representative, with oversight from Supervisor
Files appropriate record documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules
Individual contributor with no subordinates Management Responsibilities
Individual ContributorPreferred Qualifications BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred) Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
Preferred Skills:
Proficient Attention to Detail
Proficient Communication - Written and Oral
Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office
Proficient Contract Comprehension
Proficient Data Entry
Basic Mathematics
Proficient Organizational Skills
Basic Problem Solving
Basic Project Process Management Minimum Qualifications Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Work Environment/Physical Demands Travel may be required
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
PCR:
ProcurementJob Grade
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