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Brownsville, Texas · USA job

Buyer

Bechtel

Brownsville, Texas

Job description

Overview

In this role, you support the formation and administration of purchase orders for Bechtel projects. You work with Engineering and procurement teams to prepare requisitions, form bid packages, issue bid requests, and manage supplier performance. The position involves coordinating with suppliers, negotiating commitments, and ensuring compliance with PO requirements to meet project needs. You will operate in a safety- and quality-focused environment that values cross-functional collaboration and clear contractual alignment.

Compensation / Benefits
  • robust benefits
  • Total Rewards program
Responsibilities
  • Form bid packages and issue bid requests; coordinate bidders' questions and receive proposals
  • Prepare Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award
  • Create and commit purchase orders within authority
  • Communicate with suppliers and Bechtel personnel to define requirements and ensure supplier performance
  • Identify and secure agreement on purchase order changes
  • Assist engineering and project teams in handling procurement-related administrative tasks
  • Facilitate meetings (bid clarification, post-award) and document notes
Key requirements
  • Knowledge of business administration procedures and ethics
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with procurement processes and supplier coordination
  • Familiarity with commercial terms, contracts, and UCC or host nation law
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Construction, Project Management)
  • Experience in coordinating meetings and documenting actions and schedules
  • Desireable experience in materials handling on job sites
  • Strong communication skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Procurement processes
  • Bid package preparation and bid management
  • Purchase order issuance and changes

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