Buyer/Expeditor

Requisition ID: 278328 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Single 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Kennedy Space C 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel currently manages the Mobile Launcher 2 project in at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  This project is the design and construction of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) for the Space Launch System (SLS).

Job Summary:

Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Contracts and Procurement Manager. Performs tasks involved in the formation, administration/expediting, and delivery 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.  #LI-SF1

Major Responsibilities: 

Level 1

• 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 

Level 2 

• Prepares bidders’ lists and qualifies bidders 
• Forms bid packages and issues bid requests, coordinates bidders’ questions, and receives bids 
• Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure performance to purchase order requirements 
• Initiates and processes purchase order revisions that establish scope and effects on cost and schedule of agreed upon changes 

Education and Experience Requirements:  

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident of the U.S. is required. 
• Level 1 - Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of experience or 7 years of related experience in lieu of a degree 
• Level 2 - Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of business administration procedures, techniques, and business ethics.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.
• When assigned to a jobsite location, actual experience in materials handling operations is desirable.
• Proficiency in organizing tasks and completion within deadlines

Level 1

• Basic understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Basic understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work
• Basic understanding of scheduling concepts and tools
• Basic understanding of materials and equipment fabrication/manufacturing and associated production methods

Level 2

• Intermediate understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.
• Intermediate understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work
• Intermediate understanding of scheduling concepts and tools
• Intermediate understanding of materials and equipment fabrication/manufacturing and associated production methods

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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