Careers

Procurement Representative

NC-Raleigh

Req#: 20887BR

Date published: 18-Dec-2014

Opportunity: Experienced Hire

Business Line: Corporate Const/Procurement

Business Plan: PCR

Level: 002

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:
This role handles the entire procurement process from prepare and issue packages for bids to negotiation and award of a package for a major energy construction project.
Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database.
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 regarding the technical evaluation.
Makes recommendations for selected short listed 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. File appropriate record documents and follow filing rules. May be responsible for soliciting budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a project. ; Individual contributor with no subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years experience without a degree. BA or BS degree in Purchasing, Business, Technical or related field (preferred). Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
High school diploma preferred. General Computer Skills Microsoft Office Suite.
Attention to detail.
Problem Solving.
Knowledge of Company’s processes relevant to this position.
Verbal and written communication skills.
General knowledge of commercial terms and conditions Organizational skills.
Must be able to handle confrontation professionally.
Possess excellent and oral skills.
Must be able to mult-task and be organized.
Able to learn new processes quickly and retain knowledge
Manage goals that are heavily impacted by others.