Senior Procurement Representative

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

**Req Id **:82221

**Opportunity Type**: Staff

**Relocation eligible**: No

**Full time/Part time**: Full-Time

**Contract Hire Only for this Project **:No

**Job Summary**:

- Provide support to the project team with advanced procurement transaction activities (equipment, services and subcontracts), which may expand to assignment on multiple projects. May be required to support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration, closeout and proposal development. May lead others with transactional responsibilities, while requiring mínimal supervision.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Prepares contract documents and bidders list.
- Prepares, issues and manages the bidding process.
- Leads and 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.
- Leads, and schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process
- Able to resolve complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions.
- Manages the award and conforming process.
- Able to resolve mildly complex claim or dispute events with vendors.
- May lead the solicitation of budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects.
- Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database.
- Trains others in the function of a Procurement Representative, with mínimal supervision.
- Files appropriate record documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules.
- May be responsible for developing set-up documents and processes for new project(s).
- May provide input to portions of new and/or revised procedures or documents.
- Individual contributor with no subordinates.

**Management Responsibilities**:

- Individual Contributor**Preferred 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
- Previous EPC project experience
- Previous procurement/buyer experience related to Oil/Gas/Mining projects
- Negotiation experience and understanding of Purchase Order Terms & Conditions

Preferred Skills:

- English / Spanish Language.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Strong Attention to Detail.
- Strong Communication - Written and Oral.
- Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office.
- Proficient Contract Comprehension.
- Data Entry Skills.
- Proficient Mathematics.
- Proficient Organizational Skills.
- Proficient Problem Solving ability.
- Basic Project Process Management.
- Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Minimum of five (5) 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**:
Typical office environment: Sitting/standing, computer usage for extended periods of time. Speaking, Listening. Ability to utilize audio/video conferencing software for internal/external communication purposes.

Travel may be required.

**Competencies**:

- Customer focus- Decision quality- Ensures accountability- Manages ambiguity- Situational adaptability- Communicates effectively**Salary Plan**:

- PCR: Procurement**Job Grade**:

- 004Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

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