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Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.  This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas. 

The Commercial Manager for complex mechanical equipment forms, executes, negotiates, and awards the acquisition of billion dollar engineered procurements. Purchase Order formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages, evaluation of bids, preparing recommendations of award, and conformation of award. Purchase Order administration includes continual progress review, change management, including management of claims, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Examples of Purchase Order for complex equipment includes but is not limited to steam turbines, gas turbines, boilers, condensers, feed water heaters and other auxiliary mechanical equipment.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”#LI-SF1

• Reviews the prime contract requirements and oversees the development and preparation of project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents on project commitments.
• Reviews and develops other commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Logistics, Insurance, Tax and other procurement functional groups and inputs suitable terminology into pro-forma documents.
• Leads the development of project purchasing procedures.
• Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all Supply Chain functions and other operational groups.
• Works closely with Construction, Finance, Tax, Insurance, and other procurement functional groups to seek their review and input in purchase documents.
• Manage the various purchasing activities related to the formation of purchase documents including establish bid criteria and evaluation factors, issuance of bidding documents, receipt, and evaluation of bids, negotiate and finalize the purchase agreement.
• Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings.
• Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases for formation and administration, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor.
• Administers Order activities including management of communications with Suppliers for compliance with Order requirements, arrange meetings with Suppliers, resolve Supplier requests for clarifications, coordinate Expediting and Supplier Quality activities, manages resolution of engineering items impacting Order and prepare and execute Order amendments.
• Monitors billing for compliance.
• Assists and may mentor less experienced team members.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of training to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods.
• Establishes key supplier relationships.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

• Proficiency in all phases of procurement including excellent communication skills to be able to effectively work with suppliers.
• Proficiency in conducting bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders’ lists, and bid formation.
• In-depth knowledge of the power/nuclear industry and market trends with the ability to analyze and interpret technical specifications, proficiency in contract management, and experience in supplier relationship management.
• Expertise in cost analysis and risk management.
• Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Proficiency in understanding prime contract flow down requirements to establishing purchasing proforma documents.
• Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management, and other functions.
• Proficiency in Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of work processes related to Procurement management.
• Proficiency in development and implementation of policies, instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proficiency in use of Bechtel Digital Supply Chain System (DSCS), and related engineering and other project data systems that interface with DSCS or other leading industry Procurement management automation tools.
• Must have strong experience with Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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