Field Purchasing Specialist

Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid‑scale, mixed‑refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre‑treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups.

The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000 m³ full‑containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

In this role, you will perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. You will prepare bidders' lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, recommend commitments, secure approvals, communicate with suppliers and monitor supplier performance. Your efforts are to ensure potential and current suppliers comply with purchase order requirements and provide the required service and results to meet project needs.

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• Communicates with 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 these requisitions
• Forms bid packages and issues bid requests; coordinates bidders' questions; and receives bidder proposals
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award
• Prepares and commits purchase orders within their authority
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure supplier performance to the obligations within the purchase order
• Identifies, defines, and secures agreement regarding purchase order changes

• Requires a University Hire with 1‑2 years of experience OR 5‑6 years of relevant work experience

• Proficiency of managing data for purchase order and invoice systems particularly in Digital Supply Chain System and Oracle.
• Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Skill in communicating effectively with suppliers.
• Understanding of applicable commercial legislation governing the buying and selling of goods and services.
• Ability to work with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Supplier Quality, Expediting, Traffic & Logistics and other services.
• Maintain supplier relationships with supplier's project personnel executing orders to ensure performance of the work.
• Proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Understanding of EPC procurement activities.
• Understand how to support project schedule
• Good oral and written communication skills regarding technical and production matters with both project and supplier personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and commercial aspects of global procurement of equipment and materials.
• Good knowledge of general business practices and administrative procedures.
• Proficient in organizing tasks for completion by an agreed deadline.
• Knows how to deal professionally with suppliers and project personnel.
• An understanding of production steps and methods.
• Thorough understanding of materials and equipment being expedited.

Additional Information:
Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including but not limited to: extensive walking in and around a construction site often in high heat and high humidity conditions, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces, and working in small or confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).

Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).

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