Careers

Procurement Representative 1

NC-Raleigh

Req#: 20886BR

Date published: 18-Dec-2014

Opportunity: Experienced Hire

Business Line: Corporate Const/Procurement

Business Plan: PCR

Level: 001

At Black & Veatch, you can work on projects of complex size and scope across a full spectrum of construction and procurement services within the worldwide energy, water, telecommunications and federal markets. We are a global construction company with both union and merit shop capabilities. Our procurement team is experienced in reducing purchasing costs, mitigating risks and maximizing scheduling.

If you're ready for the excitement of working with state-of-the-art technologies, advanced project management tools and industry-leading safety programs, this is where you want to be.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Assigned basic procurements and develops an understanding of the other operations within the Procurement Department Learns and becomes proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database to provide and track vendor information. Prepares contract documents and bidders list as assigned. Prepares, issues and supports the bidding process. Coordinates the evaluation process through the distribution of quotations, preparation of the commercial portion of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with engineering regarding the technical evaluation. Coordinates the negotiation process to include preparing the commercial negotiation log and scheduling and coordinate negotiation meetings with vendors and project team. Coordinates the award and conforming process. May be required to administer contracts through the payment and tracking of invoices and the issuance of contract revisions. File appropriate record documents and follow filing rules. ; Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma (required).
Minimum of 1 year experience without a degree.; . Relevant procurement experience may be substituted for a degree.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
BA or BS degree in Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field (preferred) General Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite.
Attention to detail.
Problem solving.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of commercial terms and conditions (preferred) Organizational skills.
Must be able to handle confrontation professionally.
Able to learn quickly and maintain knowledge.
Able to multi-task.
Prioritize and manage goals that are heavily impacted by other team members.