Purchasing Specialist
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About the Role
Bechtel seeks a Purchasing Specialist to oversee procurement for large mining projects. You will develop purchase pro-forma forms, manage bidder lists, administer purchase orders, and negotiate with suppliers.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare project master purchasing pro forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor project bidder's lists
- Form, issue, and administer purchase orders
- Participate in negotiations for commitment of purchases
- Communicate with Engineering to assist in preparation of material requisitions
- Communicate with suppliers to achieve required service and meet project needs
- Monitor billing for compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)
- 5 8 years of relevant experience or 9 12 years of relevant work experience
- Experience working on large projects (>3 billion) in a Buyer role
- Demonstrated knowledge of legal and commercial aspects of global procurement of equipment and materials
- Willing to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week
- Familiarity with equipment and processes associated with copper processing
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Project Overview
- Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for the mining sector.
- Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, with offices in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and other global locations.
Job Summary
- Oversee development and preparation of project master purchasing commercial pro forma forms.
- Lead development of purchasing procedures, planning, and forecasting of purchasing staff.
- Direct negotiations, solve problems, and communicate with suppliers.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare project master purchases pro forma forms including legal and commercial terms.
- Prepare, maintain, and monitor project bidder's lists.
- Form, issue, and administer purchase orders.
- Participate in negotiations for commitment of purchases.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5 8 years of relevant experience or 9 12 years of relevant work experience.
- Has worked on large projects (>3 billion) in a Buyer role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of legal and commercial aspects of global procurement of equipment and materials.
- Preferred: familiarity with equipment and processes associated to copper processing.
- Must be willing to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Form, evaluate, award, and administer Purchase Orders for complex engineered equipment.
- Direct negotiations, solve problems, and communicate with suppliers.
- May develop and prepare project master purchasing pro forma forms.
- Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder's lists.
- Communicates with Engineering to assist in preparation of material requisitions.
- Communicates with suppliers to achieve required service.
- Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings.
- May provide training and guidance to other purchasing personnel.
- Assists project Procurement team in solving administrative problems.
- Monitors billing for compliance.
Total Rewards/Benefits
- Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.
- Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
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