Field Buyer

Requisition

Relocation Authorized: None

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: CHEYENNE

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The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

Performs tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements, and to assure performance to purchase order terms and conditions. Prepares bidder pre‑qualification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, makes commitments and administers purchase orders. Performs expediting activities to ensure the timely delivery of materials and equipment to meet project needs.

• Supports the formation and issuance of purchase orders
• Administers assigned purchase orders; communicates with suppliers as necessary to achieve required service and results from potential and actual suppliers to meet project needs.
• Communicates with Field Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process the requisitions.

• Requires a bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of industry experience.
• Ability to source items of moderate complexity under light supervision. Broad knowledge and related sourcing experience and may participate in negotiations under direction of others.

• Ability to form and administer purchase orders.
• Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders' lists, compilation of bid requests, knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contracted terms and conditions, and award of commitments.
• Able to participate in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back-charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Has an understanding of equipment and material fabrication steps and methods.
• Able to work with cross functionally, communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Capable of providing early warning of issues, such as supplier deficiencies and schedule delays, to Supply Chain and Project Management.
• Capable of interpreting schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained.

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