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Project Field Procurement Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated, Houston, TX, United States


Job Summary:

In this role, you will manage project procurement personnel in all operations for a project. You will participate with the project management team in defining and developing the scope of work, and in preparing and coordinating procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets. You will ensure procurement operations comply with corporate, business unit and project requirements. #LI-RG1
Major Responsibilities:

Participates with the project team on a small to medium sized project in defining and developing the scope of Procurement work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
Contributes Procurement input to the preparation and/or modifications of the project’s prime contract
Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on all project purchase documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated
When assigned by the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain, prepares, coordinates, and submits Procurement input to business development proposals, soliciting input from global business unit and Corporate Procurement personnel as necessary
Develops, coordinates, and makes Procurement presentations to project and/or Customer personnel
Prepares or directs preparation of the project Procurement procedures in conjunction with global business unit and Corporate functional management; contributes to the project procedures; monitors the Procurement team’s implementation of the project procedures; revises procedures and secures approvals as necessary
Manages the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and the division of responsibility
Coordinates Procurement execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Procurement to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
Plans and directs the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including destaffing, settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
Subject to required approvals, makes presentations to units of Bechtel, Customers, supplier organizations, or trade associations
Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:

Experience in manage of multiple field procurement disciplines on large, complex projects
Proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
Ability to meticulously review agreements and documents for accuracy and compliance, identifying potential issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively interacting with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
Knowledge of when to engage legal counsel Understanding of project management principles and practices to oversee procurement execution against project timelines
Capability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with procurement and project delivery.
Strong analytical abilities to interpret contract language, identify implications, and assess vendor performance.
Experience in evaluating and negotiating claims, changes and extensions.
Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial principles related to project procurement.
Strong organizational skills to manage project procurement and ensure documentation is thorough and accessible
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.

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